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S552 CBA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

52,505 mi
Last recorded52,505 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 CBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 52,505 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 52,503 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 51,811 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy

Fail 14 Jun 2017 51,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2016 51,239 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter cill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 51,238 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill end / inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill end / inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,670 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 50,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 49,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 48,530 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 46,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

air bag warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 46,623 miles

air bag warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 15 Apr 2011 45,676 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,371 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 44,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,680 miles

both rear tyres perrished and starting to split

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,584 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,584 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,584 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 38,338 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 38,338 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres sidewall age cracks

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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S552 CBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S552 CBA, 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 S552 CBA registered?

S552 CBA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S552 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S552 CBA shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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