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S45 FGX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,848 mi
Last recorded71,848 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 FGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 71,848 miles

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 16 May 2020 71,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,306 miles

play in front top strut mounts

Fail 8 Mar 2019 63,305 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

play in front top strut mounts

Pass 12 Mar 2018 59,860 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 59,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 51,326 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 48,176 miles

Centre oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,523 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,363 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 39,692 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 39,692 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 39,559 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 39,555 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,204 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 39,052 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 38,848 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 38,641 miles

o/s/r outer tyre wall in poor condition.

play in o/s/r hub.

Pass 9 Mar 2006 38,311 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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S45 FGX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S45 FGX, 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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What year was S45 FGX registered?

S45 FGX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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