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K16 AWB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,112 mi
Last recorded65,112 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK16 AWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 65,112 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all underside of vehicle starting to get rusty but no holes at time of test (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,471 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 57,354 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,433 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 40,589 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,310 miles

all 4 tyre staring to perish but no cords or ply shown

Pass 26 Mar 2013 29,507 miles

both front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jan 2012 28,696 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2012 28,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine oil leaks

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 26,092 miles

Both front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls.

Damage to n/s/rear of vehicle.

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 11 Feb 2011 26,092 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres starting to perish on outer sidewalls.

Damage to n/s/rear of vehicle.

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 23,482 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 23,482 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 21,676 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 21,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K16 AWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K16 AWB, 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 K16 AWB registered?

K16 AWB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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