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S549 KBT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,387 mi
Last recorded119,387 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 KBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 119,387 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 113,338 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 113,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 102,768 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,937 miles

Driver's Door Pillar Damaged

N/S/F Wing Damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Washers Inop

Fail 18 Feb 2010 90,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's Door Pillar Damaged

N/S/F Wing Damaged

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

Oil leak

Rear Washers Inop

Pass 26 Feb 2009 79,670 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's Door Pillar Damaged

N/S/F Wing Damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2009 79,669 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's Door Pillar Damaged

N/S/F Wing Damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2008 70,369 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 70,369 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Worn Out

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 63,145 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 57,283 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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S549 KBT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol 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 S549 KBT, 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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S549 KBT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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