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S253 SDA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,729 mi
Last recorded78,729 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 SDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 78,729 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 75,226 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2008 75,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Dec 2007 61,281 miles

brake hose metal ends corroded/ radiator in poor condition & leaking slightly/ surface corrosion to brake pipes/ heavy surface corrosion to various chassis rails

Fail 6 Dec 2007 61,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake hose metal ends corroded/ radiator in poor condition & leaking slightly/ surface corrosion to brake pipes/ heavy surface corrosion to various chassis rails

Pass 27 Nov 2006 55,255 miles

one rear exh. mtg.nearly split through

Fail 27 Nov 2006 55,255 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

one rear exh. mtg.nearly split through

Pass 23 Nov 2005 47,753 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 47,752 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S253 SDA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S253 SDA, 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 S253 SDA registered?

S253 SDA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S253 SDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 SDA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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