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K117 CTM

1993 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Corsa91,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 CTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 76,861 miles

offside rear wheel bearing dry

Fail 2 Nov 2012 76,861 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing dry

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,594 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

steering column lower busn worn

Fail 18 Nov 2011 69,594 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside door mirror loose

steering column lower busn worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 63,900 miles

nearside door mirror damaged

slight wear in lower colunm bearing

Fail 23 Nov 2010 63,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside door mirror damaged

slight wear in lower colunm bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,905 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing sligthy niosey but not excessive

Fail 26 Nov 2009 60,905 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear wheel bearing sligthy niosey but not excessive

Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,163 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 57,163 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,113 miles

osr and nsr brake hose lower feruls slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 48,889 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 48,889 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre perhised.

Pass 2 Dec 2005 48,380 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 48,380 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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K117 CTM is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 K117 CTM, 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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What year was K117 CTM registered?

K117 CTM is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K117 CTM safe to buy?

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