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S523 KOV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,414 mi
Last recorded41,414 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 KOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,414 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 41,414 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 41,107 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,886 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 40,886 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 40,568 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 39,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,196 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,114 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 32,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,264 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 36,264 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 35,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 33,937 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,567 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,542 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 28,542 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 26,507 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 24,846 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 24,846 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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S523 KOV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S523 KOV, 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 S523 KOV registered?

S523 KOV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S523 KOV safe to buy?

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