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S203 PCK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

93,326 mi
Last recorded93,326 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 PCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,326 miles

Nearside Front floor jacking point corroded

Offside Front floor jacking point corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger rubber starting to split

Fail 24 Nov 2015 93,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front floor jacking point corroded

Offside Front floor jacking point corroded

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust hanger rubber starting to split

Pass 21 Nov 2014 86,876 miles

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

exhaust back box baffle loose

offside rear floor starting to corrode by drain grommet

Fail 20 Nov 2014 86,876 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust back box baffle loose

offside rear floor starting to corrode by drain grommet

Pass 25 Nov 2013 80,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 80,796 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,947 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

offside front wiper smearing slightly

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls (original tyre)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 68,989 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front wiper smearing slightly

offside front wiper smearing slightly

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewalls (original tyre)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,642 miles

slight leak from exhaust centre joint

steering is slightly "notchy" in operation

Fail 4 Dec 2010 53,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight leak from exhaust centre joint

steering is slightly "notchy" in operation

Pass 5 Dec 2009 57,715 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 57,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 52,341 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 52,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 47,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 43,252 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 17 Dec 2005 38,717 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 38,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 PCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PCK, 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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S203 PCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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