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S521 CVA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,647 mi
Last recorded93,647 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 CVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2013 93,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,484 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 76,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,663 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

n/s front tyre cracking and worn on sidewall

Fail 12 Jan 2010 61,450 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

n/s front tyre cracking and worn on sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

Pass 14 Jan 2008 57,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 56,753 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 56,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

Pass 9 Jan 2006 49,483 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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S521 CVA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S521 CVA, 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 S521 CVA registered?

S521 CVA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S521 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 CVA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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