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P102 KKJ

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,150 mi
Last recorded135,150 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 KKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 135,150 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear panel rusty

Pass 2 Sep 2010 130,289 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 126,359 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 126,359 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 121,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 117,067 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 108,842 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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P102 KKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P102 KKJ, 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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What year was P102 KKJ registered?

P102 KKJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P102 KKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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