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Y897 KAE

2001 Vauxhall Corsavan

Blue Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,475 mi
Last recorded83,475 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan105,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 KAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 83,475 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 84,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s wiper split

slight damage to n/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,830 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 78,830 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 74,176 miles

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

rear wipper worn

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,176 miles

rear wipper worn

Fail 30 Jun 2006 70,354 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 70,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 58,849 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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Y897 KAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 105,325 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y897 KAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y897 KAE registered?

Y897 KAE is a 2001 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is Y897 KAE safe to buy?

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