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S537 DVK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,472 mi
Last recorded68,472 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 DVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2014 68,472 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,472 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 65,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre slight tear

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,995 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre slight tear

Pass 25 Feb 2012 63,519 miles

hand brake lever slight travel

Pass 11 Feb 2011 60,963 miles

hand brake lever close to no reserve travel

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,800 miles

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

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

airbag light stays on

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Feb 2010 57,800 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

airbag light stays on

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,400 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 54,233 miles

air bag light on

rear exhaust tapping bumper/rear beam.

rear tyres starting to deform/crack in treads.

Fail 26 Feb 2008 54,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

air bag light on

rear exhaust tapping bumper/rear beam.

rear tyres starting to deform/crack in treads.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,647 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 49,647 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2006 48,161 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 48,161 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S537 DVK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S537 DVK, 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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S537 DVK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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