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GCZ 1247

2000 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,465 mi
Last recorded93,465 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Corsa63,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 1247
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,465 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,676 miles

both front tyres show signs of wear on edges

Fail 17 Dec 2015 92,676 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front tyres show signs of wear on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2014 83,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

timing chain rattles

Fail 11 Nov 2014 83,573 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

timing chain rattles

Pass 11 Sep 2013 73,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

drivers mirror casing damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2013 73,776 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

drivers mirror casing damaged

offside wiperblade split

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,560 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges and showing signs of deterioration

slight harshness offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,186 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside mirror cover missing

slight engine oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2011 65,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside mirror cover missing

slight engine oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,359 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010 61,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2009 56,396 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 56,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 49,457 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 49,457 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 49,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres sidewalls starting to perish/crack

Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,272 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 39,754 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 35,338 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 35,338 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2005 35,338 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GCZ 1247 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GCZ 1247, 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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GCZ 1247 is a 2000 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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