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K999 SOL

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,140 mi
Last recorded163,140 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 SOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 163,140 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 153,024 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 148,443 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 148,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery loose

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 139,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer door handle not returning home properly but not affecting door catch operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 139,833 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer door handle not returning home properly but not affecting door catch operation

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 116,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 100,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 100,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 85,678 miles

slight knock and play in steering

Pass 8 Nov 2012 72,251 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,530 miles

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

Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

front brake discs slightly worn

handbrake cables obscured at guides

n/s door mirror slight damage

Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,557 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 58,557 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 52,292 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

handbrake cables obscured at guides

o/s rear tyre slight cracking

wiper blades worn

Fail 29 Oct 2009 52,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake cables obscured at guides

o/s rear tyre slight cracking

wiper blades worn

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,740 miles

hand brake cables obscured through guides

n/s wing mirror taped on/insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,658 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,600 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 27,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K999 SOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 K999 SOL, 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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K999 SOL is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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