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S579 EMV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,646 mi
Last recorded139,646 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 EMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 139,646 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front floor box section corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor box section corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

drivers door check strap has pulled out of pillar

Pass 5 May 2020 137,718 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front floor box sections corrode and holed not in a perscribed

both rear chassis legs getting corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

offside front door check strap broken out of pillar

Fail 5 May 2020 137,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre getting low on outer edge

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front floor box sections corrode and holed not in a perscribed

both rear chassis legs getting corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

offside front door check strap broken out of pillar

Pass 2 May 2019 134,519 miles

Offside Front check strap broken away from pillar

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front jacking points corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 134,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front check strap broken away from pillar

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front jacking points corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 130,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front jacking points corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 130,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty will not turn off (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front jacking points corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 126,417 miles

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

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Fail 3 May 2017 126,417 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside and nearside front jacking points corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,719 miles

both front jacking points corroded

both inner rear sills corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2016 121,719 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front jacking points corroded

both inner rear sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 115,771 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 112,129 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 106,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,070 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 100,069 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 93,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer driveshaft boot loose

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,687 miles

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

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

Nearside outer driveshaft boot loose

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 86,718 miles

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 24 Apr 2009 78,467 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 68,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,076 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 48,577 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension

rear brake ferrals corroded

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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S579 EMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S579 EMV, 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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S579 EMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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