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S568 JKX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,109 mi
Last recorded149,109 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS568 JKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 149,109 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 149,094 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 146,311 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mangment light on

Fail 9 Sep 2014 146,311 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine mangment light on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 140,475 miles

EML on

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

o/s door check strap missing

spare tyre deflated

wiper arms worn

Fail 6 Sep 2013 140,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

EML on

o/s door check strap missing

spare tyre deflated

wiper arms worn

Pass 13 Nov 2012 131,529 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 131,525 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 122,988 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

front inner brake pads look low

general corrosion under vehicle

offside front tyre wearing edges, approaching minimum

slay play in steering at wheel

slight rear wheel bearing slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2011 122,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both rear coil springs corroded

front inner brake pads look low

general corrosion under vehicle

offside front tyre wearing edges, approaching minimum

slay play in steering at wheel

slight rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 13 Nov 2010 115,423 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 115,412 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 108,451 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 108,451 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 103,310 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 99,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 87,697 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 87,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perishing

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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S568 JKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S568 JKX, 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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S568 JKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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