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K55 RMB

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

55,537 mi
Last recorded55,537 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 RMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 55,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 55,537 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,111 miles

Exhaust deteriorated and has minor leak.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 49,111 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust deteriorated and has minor leak.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,218 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,218 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,719 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,665 miles

front brake pads seem low

n/s/f tyre is cracking ok at time of test but advise replacement

n/s/r tyre cracked ok at time of test but advise replacemnt

o/s/f tyre is cracking ok at time of test but advise replacement

Fail 15 Aug 2008 24,665 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads seem low

n/s/f tyre is cracking ok at time of test but advise replacement

n/s/r tyre cracked ok at time of test but advise replacemnt

o/s/f tyre is cracking ok at time of test but advise replacement

Pass 15 Aug 2007 22,291 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,291 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 20,018 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 19,713 miles

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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K55 RMB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 64,922 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 K55 RMB, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K55 RMB is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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