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S509 GPN

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,679 mi
Last recorded41,679 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 GPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish/crack

Pass 26 Jun 2012 41,679 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall starting to perish/crack

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,466 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

slite blow to exhaust

Fail 10 Apr 2012 41,466 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

slite blow to exhaust

Pass 10 May 2011 40,902 miles

all tyres perishing

h/bake cable rusty

rear shocks weak

Fail 10 May 2011 40,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing

h/bake cable rusty

rear shocks weak

Pass 12 May 2010 38,785 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades smearing

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on front bulkhead

leak from centre exhaust joint

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 12 May 2010 38,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades smearing

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion on front bulkhead

leak from centre exhaust joint

nearside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,894 miles

Coolant leak

corrosion on offside front bulkhead

leak from front/centre exhaust joint

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 12 Mar 2008 31,001 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 31,001 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 26,106 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 25,589 miles

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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S509 GPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S509 GPN, 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 S509 GPN registered?

S509 GPN is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 February 1999.

Is S509 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 GPN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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