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S406 UVX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,626 mi
Last recorded106,626 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 UVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 106,626 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 103,601 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 98,915 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,585 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 86,139 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,715 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,715 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,970 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 64,190 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 64,190 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Outer Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,318 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 50,845 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 44,721 miles

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

Major engine oil leak

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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S406 UVX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S406 UVX, 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 S406 UVX registered?

S406 UVX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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