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S365 KOB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,430 mi
Last recorded125,430 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS365 KOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,430 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)

battery loose

boot full unable to test boot floor

Fail 24 Mar 2014 125,336 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

battery loose

boot full unable to test boot floor

Pass 24 Mar 2013 108,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 96,389 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 96,342 miles

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

Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 89,151 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

no rear seats fitted or belts

Fail 9 Mar 2011 89,138 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

no rear seats fitted or belts

Pass 22 Feb 2010 82,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,778 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2009 75,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Nov 2007 66,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion on front brake discs

wear o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2007 66,295 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

wear o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2007 63,323 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 63,183 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 48,556 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,463 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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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S365 KOB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S365 KOB, 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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S365 KOB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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