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K6 KCB

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,850 mi
Last recorded120,850 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 KCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 120,850 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 108,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 97,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

both wiper blades split

engine cooling fan not working

Pass 4 Oct 2008 93,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 88,658 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,022 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 60,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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K6 KCB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K6 KCB, 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 K6 KCB registered?

K6 KCB is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1997.

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