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K509 UKM

1992 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

132,155 mi
Last recorded132,155 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Corsa92,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 UKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 132,155 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs have slight surface rust

Nearside rear road wheel slightly stiff to turn

Number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate tarnishing

Vehicle has slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 132,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs have slight surface rust

Nearside rear road wheel slightly stiff to turn

Number plate lamp dim

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear number plate tarnishing

Vehicle has slight corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 132,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn slightly quiet

Pass 12 Oct 2005 122,638 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 122,634 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate is cracked

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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K509 UKM is a 1992 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 92,354 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 K509 UKM, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K509 UKM registered?

K509 UKM is a 1992 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is K509 UKM safe to buy?

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