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K106 JKV

1993 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,675 mi
Last recorded114,675 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Corsa91,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK106 JKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 114,675 miles

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

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

oil leak

some underside corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2016 114,675 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

some underside corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2015 107,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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

all suspension coil springs slightly corroded

engine light on indicating a fault

Fail 11 Aug 2015 107,556 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

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

all suspension coil springs slightly corroded

engine light on indicating a fault

Pass 13 Jun 2014 98,208 miles

All suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

All suspension coil springs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 89,180 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 87,114 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 81,098 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 85,868 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 84,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 83,698 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,757 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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K106 JKV is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 91,018 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 K106 JKV, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K106 JKV is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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