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KCZ 2704

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

75,991 mi
Last recorded75,991 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 2704
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,991 miles

Oil leak

engine coolant bottle empty (may overheat engine)

engine managment light staying on requires attention

Fail 27 Sep 2013 75,721 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

engine coolant bottle empty (may overheat engine)

engine managment light staying on requires attention

Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,359 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE SILL IS CORRODED IN VARIOUS PLACES.

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH RACKENDS.

Fail 8 Oct 2012 69,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside sill is corroded in various places.

slight movement in both rack ends.

Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,065 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 62,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,837 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,837 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,232 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,919 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 39,911 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,627 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 31,627 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 28,583 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 28,583 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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KCZ 2704 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 KCZ 2704, 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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What year was KCZ 2704 registered?

KCZ 2704 is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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