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S203 DFW

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,714 mi
Last recorded56,714 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 DFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 56,714 miles

Drivers door rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Rubber filler pipe under vehicle perished ()

Nearside Front Floor corroded by jacking point

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 55,978 miles

nearside sill rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2020 55,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,897 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 53,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,479 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 52,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,081 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 49,565 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 48,463 miles

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

offside front floor holed not in prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2014 48,463 miles

offside front floor holed not in prescribed area

Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,155 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 47,155 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,902 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,552 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,949 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 42,949 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 40,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,064 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 33,745 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 31,272 miles

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

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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S203 DFW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S203 DFW, 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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What year was S203 DFW registered?

S203 DFW is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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