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KKZ 4556

1998 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,734 mi
Last recorded78,734 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Corsa70,441 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKZ 4556
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 78,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all four wheels close to arches

Fail 3 Nov 2008 78,569 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all four wheels close to arches

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,114 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 69,191 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 69,189 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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KKZ 4556 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 70,441 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 KKZ 4556, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KKZ 4556 registered?

KKZ 4556 is a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is KKZ 4556 safe to buy?

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