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FKZ 7876

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

92,747 mi
Last recorded92,747 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKZ 7876
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,747 miles

park brake 16%

Fail 12 Jul 2021 92,676 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen low (3.5 (a))

park brake 16%

Pass 10 Aug 2020 86,606 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 86,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged NOT SECURED WITH FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IN RETAINER (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment LOCKING NUT TO TIE ROD ON STEERING LOOSE (NOT LOCKED) (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 81,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,766 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 70,522 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 67,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 26 Jul 2016 67,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,051 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 65,048 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,404 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 50,673 miles

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

complete exhaust system corrosion in evidence

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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FKZ 7876 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 FKZ 7876, 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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What year was FKZ 7876 registered?

FKZ 7876 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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