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NK07 ZVD

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,561 mi
Last recorded130,561 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK07 ZVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 130,561 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

sub frame corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 101,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

eml light on

Fail 20 Jul 2017 101,263 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

eml light on

Pass 6 Jul 2016 84,626 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (2.7.4)

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 67,525 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 67,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 51,110 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 33,850 miles

Front brake pads low.

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 20,434 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,169 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 17,661 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 14,708 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 14,708 miles

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

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

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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NK07 ZVD is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NK07 ZVD, 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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NK07 ZVD is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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