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K117 HPU

1993 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,947 mi
Last recorded132,947 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Corsa91,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK117 HPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 132,947 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 126,416 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 117,838 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 114,602 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 111,038 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 106,554 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 106,554 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

avds both front brake hoses ferrule are corroded

look like tank fuel slight leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2006 100,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 HPU is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K117 HPU, 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 HPU registered?

K117 HPU is a 1993 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 June 1993.

Is K117 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K117 HPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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