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S535 SOR

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

50,216 mi
Last recorded50,216 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 SOR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 50,216 miles

Front front wipers deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,864 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 49,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 49,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 49,172 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,342 miles

Nearside Rear wheel dragging slightly

inner sills rusty

Fail 13 Jan 2021 48,342 miles

Emissions not tested rear silancer has a hole lambda and hc out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch but low down (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel dragging slightly

inner sills rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2020 47,537 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 47,537 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,688 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

o/s/r inner sill upright slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,582 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 45,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 44,620 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 44,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/70/13/79T (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,079 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,545 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 13 Jan 2015 41,545 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 39,294 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 39,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,244 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Jan 2012 34,707 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 34,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,310 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Fail 10 Jan 2011 32,310 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING

Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES PERISHING

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,039 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES PERSIHING ON OUTTER EDGES

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 25,517 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 25,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 23,133 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 20,610 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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S535 SOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 S535 SOR, 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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S535 SOR is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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