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P113 KKM

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,291 mi
Last recorded146,291 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 KKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 146,291 miles

boot floor heavily corroded

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing low

general under body corrosion

offside mirror loose

Pass 12 Nov 2014 141,641 miles

front discs corroded

front no. plate

general under body corrosion

n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

power steering rack damp

rear boot floor heavy corrosion

rear flexi brake pipe ferrals corroded

rear no. plate

rear valance heavy corrosion

slight rear exhaust blow

Fail 11 Nov 2014 141,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

front discs corroded

front no. plate

general under body corrosion

n/s rear chassis corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

power steering rack damp

rear boot floor heavy corrosion

rear flexi brake pipe ferrals corroded

rear no. plate

rear valance heavy corrosion

slight rear exhaust blow

Pass 9 Nov 2013 134,892 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corrossion

Fail 2 Nov 2013 134,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corrossion

Pass 12 Nov 2012 129,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2012 129,217 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2011 123,703 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2011 118,156 miles

engine oil leak

rear no. plate

slight o/s/r brake bind

Pass 18 Jan 2010 113,431 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2010 113,431 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2009 105,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2008 101,367 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 94,529 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 84,384 miles

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

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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P113 KKM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P113 KKM, 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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P113 KKM is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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