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S558 DVK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,838 mi
Last recorded45,838 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 DVK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 45,838 miles

Offside Front tyre marginal tread wear

Fail 19 Mar 2018 45,838 miles

Offside Front tyre marginal tread wear

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 34,736 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 34,736 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 30,998 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light lens cracked

rear box joint has slight leak of gasses

Fail 31 Mar 2014 30,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 25,063 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 25 Mar 2013 25,063 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2012 20,428 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 20,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,931 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,127 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 14,086 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 14,045 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 12,945 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 9,281 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 9,280 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2006 6,208 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 6,208 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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S558 DVK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S558 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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S558 DVK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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