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S265 FMA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,269 mi
Last recorded84,269 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 FMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 84,269 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 84,269 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Electronic power steering that is 'fly by wire' has the angle of the steering wheel is inconsistent with the angle of the road wheels to the extent that the steering is adversely affected stiff on lock to lock (2.6 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 76,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 75,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 63,583 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,940 miles

Offside Front brake ferrules corroded

Offside Rear chasis leg corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Oct 2016 49,761 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake ferrules corroded

Offside Rear chasis leg corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 46,452 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 46,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 44,394 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 44,394 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,408 miles

both rears tyres cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,410 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,010 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroding

nearside front tyre has sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,951 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 31,924 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,096 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 29,007 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front offside tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak from sump gasket

Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,385 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 26,385 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,113 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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S265 FMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S265 FMA, 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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S265 FMA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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