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K10 REO

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Cream Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,318 mi
Last recorded127,318 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 REO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 127,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 113,246 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,556 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

car overheating on emission test

exhaust looks poor.

rear wiper arm missing.

tyres stretched.

vehicle excessively low.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,556 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

car overheating on emission test

exhaust looks poor.

rear wiper arm missing.

tyres stretched.

vehicle excessively low.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 82,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 80,151 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 80,151 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,399 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,436 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 78,422 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2008 67,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,025 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 59,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 52,232 miles

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

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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K10 REO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Cream with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,895 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 K10 REO, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K10 REO registered?

K10 REO is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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