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A16 KFB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,088 mi
Last recorded80,088 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KFB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 80,088 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

load sensing brake valve slightly out of adjust

power steering slightly more assistance one side

Pass 4 Nov 2013 71,888 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 71,829 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 64,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre has split in inner sidewall but not to cord

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished to excess

Fail 24 Aug 2012 64,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre has split in inner sidewall but not to cord

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished to excess

Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,941 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 47,250 miles

n/s/r tyre deeply perished on outer edge

o/s/f tyre edging off on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2009 47,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre deeply perished on outer edge

o/s/f tyre edging off on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,236 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 35,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,748 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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A16 KFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A16 KFB, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 KFB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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