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ECZ 5487

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,265 mi
Last recorded76,265 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 5487
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 76,265 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2010 76,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,731 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 61,268 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,555 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 50,552 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,459 miles

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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ECZ 5487 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ECZ 5487, 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.

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What year was ECZ 5487 registered?

ECZ 5487 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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