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S509 JKX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,932 mi
Last recorded105,932 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 JKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,932 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 105,902 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 97,162 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,320 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 94,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front cross member corroding.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,854 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 90,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 87,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp for cat to centre section rotten.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 87,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust clamp for cat to centre section rotten.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 85,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Sep 2011 85,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2010 82,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 82,742 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,772 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,189 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 70,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,879 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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S509 JKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JKX, 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 S509 JKX registered?

S509 JKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S509 JKX shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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