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L14 KBW

2001 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

118,519 mi
Last recorded118,519 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsa64,922 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 KBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 118,519 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 118,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 114,429 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 114,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,655 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Jan 2013 107,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 9 Feb 2012 95,540 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 95,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 85,542 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar links have slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

oil leak

rear indicators faded

rear number plate damaged but still legible

Fail 5 Feb 2011 85,341 miles

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake pads wearing low

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar links have slight play

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

oil leak

rear indicators faded

rear number plate damaged but still legible

Pass 15 Feb 2010 77,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 71,233 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2009 71,233 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,186 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,186 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 46,361 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,361 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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L14 KBW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 L14 KBW, 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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L14 KBW is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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