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S479 KKN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,006 mi
Last recorded58,006 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 KKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 58,006 miles

Centre exhaust blow + rear box knocking slightly

Front bumper damaged + both front headlamps slightly loose at bottoms

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 57,927 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre exhaust blow + rear box knocking slightly

Front bumper damaged + both front headlamps slightly loose at bottoms

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2012 51,588 miles

All 4 coil prings corroded

Centre exhaust system insecure

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2012 51,579 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

All 4 coil prings corroded

Centre exhaust system insecure

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 45,107 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

Both front headlamps slightly insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 39,918 miles

slight knocking from steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2008 36,001 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,908 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 30,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 26,382 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 26,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S479 KKN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S479 KKN, 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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S479 KKN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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