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C20 BSW

1996 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

44,005 mi
Last recorded44,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Corsa80,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 BSW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 44,005 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 43,865 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,799 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 39,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 36,980 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,842 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 25,666 miles

tyre side walls , pads

Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,011 miles

O/S/F,O/S/R and N/S/R tyres sidewalls and tread areas deteriorating

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 24,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F,O/S/R and N/S/R tyres sidewalls and tread areas deteriorating

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,438 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 22,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 22,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 21,779 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 21,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 21,091 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,726 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 19,716 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,718 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 17,823 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 16,014 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 16,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

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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C20 BSW is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 80,668 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 C20 BSW, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C20 BSW is a 1996 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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