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S475 DGU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,807 mi
Last recorded62,807 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS475 DGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,807 miles

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 62,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 62,802 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2021 58,251 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 57,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 55,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 54,677 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 54,677 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,808 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 50,467 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH FRONT (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 50,450 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH FRONT (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH REAR (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,448 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 46,448 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 46,618 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,618 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,871 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,248 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 43,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,388 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 41,388 miles

Offside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,725 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hub cap fitted at the time of the test

Pass 18 Apr 2009 24,864 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 16,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,142 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,552 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 6,326 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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S475 DGU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 S475 DGU, 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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S475 DGU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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