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S205 BPE

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

50,141 mi
Last recorded50,141 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS205 BPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 50,141 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor behind drivers seat (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2017 50,141 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor behind drivers seat (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,444 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 48,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,039 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,589 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,326 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,180 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 34,904 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 30,490 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,678 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 19,468 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 16,595 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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S205 BPE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S205 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S205 BPE registered?

S205 BPE is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S205 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S205 BPE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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