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C16 XEX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,963 mi
Last recorded96,963 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 XEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 96,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 93,093 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 92,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 91,558 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Mar 2017 90,658 miles

Bonnet release catch handle poor condition.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Jan 2016 88,528 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 88,528 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Coil spring not correctly located x2 (2.4.C.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 83,167 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 79,007 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2012 74,925 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 74,925 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 71,682 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 71,680 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 67,302 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 62,982 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 62,981 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 58,506 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,506 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 53,707 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 53,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,489 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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C16 XEX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 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 C16 XEX, 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 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C16 XEX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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