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S493 KBT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,722 mi
Last recorded77,722 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 KBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 77,722 miles

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

battery faulty

rear tyres showing radial cracks

Fail 4 Apr 2016 77,722 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery faulty

rear tyres showing radial cracks

Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres radial cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2015 70,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres radial cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,143 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)

both rear tyres radial cracking

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 21 Mar 2014 57,143 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

both rear tyres radial cracking

front number plate slightly damaged

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2013 45,259 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,540 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,533 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,117 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 27,150 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 25,821 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,804 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 23,973 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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S493 KBT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S493 KBT, 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 S493 KBT registered?

S493 KBT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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