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S162 KBT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,468 mi
Last recorded97,468 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 KBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,468 miles

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

under side of vehicle corroded.

Fail 26 Jan 2012 97,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,518 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 86,749 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 86,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,309 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,808 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 68,612 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 68,585 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,064 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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S162 KBT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S162 KBT, 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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S162 KBT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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