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S216 DVK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

51,177 mi
Last recorded51,177 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS216 DVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 51,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg to lower arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front both sides jacking point corroded and holed

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,203 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both front jacking points slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 50,203 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)

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

Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

both front jacking points slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 49,223 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 49,223 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 48,315 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,408 miles

all suspension showing corrosion.!!!

drivers door corroded.!!!

front brake discs corroded.!!!

Fail 16 Nov 2012 47,408 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all suspension showing corrosion.!!!

drivers door corroded.!!!

exhaust blowing at joint.!!!

front brake discs corroded.!!!

Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension showing signs of corrosion.!!!

front brake discs corroded.!!!

signs of judder on front brakes.!!!

Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,422 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all suspension showing signs of corrosion.!!!

front brake discs corroded.!!!

signs of judder on front brakes.!!!

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all supension and steering parts corroded.!!!

car pulling to offside when driving.!!!

front brake discs corroded.!!!

fuel tank corroded.!!!

nearside front tyre outer wall perished.!!!

signs of exhaust blowing at centre and rear.!!!

Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all supension and steering parts corroded.!!!

front brake discs corroded.!!!

fuel tank corroded.!!!

nearside front tyre outer wall perished.!!!

signs of exhaust blowing at centre and rear.!!!

Pass 1 Dec 2009 44,695 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 44,690 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 43,378 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 43,376 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 42,195 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,195 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 40,301 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 40,301 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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S216 DVK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 S216 DVK, 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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S216 DVK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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