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DKZ 9499

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,905 mi
Last recorded141,905 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKZ 9499
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012 141,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front shock absorbers worn and soft

child seat fitted to nearside rear position seat belt restraint not tested

front brake discs badly corroded

nearside rear brake holding on

offside handbrake cable corroding

offside rear road spring corroded

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2011 129,687 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER IS DETERIORATED

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 129,687 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES ARE CORRODED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER IS DETERIORATED

UNABLE TO ASSESS NEARSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE AT THE RUNNER BECAUSE IT IS OBSCURED

Pass 10 Jul 2010 118,669 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

FUEL TANK IS STAINED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 110,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 110,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,411 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 76,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door window frame broken

tailgate damage

Fail 9 Jul 2007 76,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door window frame broken

tailgate damage

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DKZ 9499 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 63,081 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DKZ 9499, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKZ 9499 registered?

DKZ 9499 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is DKZ 9499 safe to buy?

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