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S601 EMV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 EMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 95,225 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 92,651 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,068 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2020 90,102 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2019 85,648 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,477 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,681 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 80,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,011 miles

Chip in N/S/F headlight glass

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 76,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Chip in N/S/F headlight glass

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

Front wipers smearing screen

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 72,637 miles

Front number plate has water damage .

Rear number plate has water damage.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 69,941 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,425 miles

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

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

both front wipers split at ends

some condensation in n/s/f headlamp

Pass 7 Jan 2013 65,231 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 65,231 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box has mount broken

Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,158 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 59,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play and knock irom steering rack

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Fail 1 Feb 2011 59,782 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play and knock irom steering rack

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 2 Feb 2010 56,484 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 56,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 54,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 50,403 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 50,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,677 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 40,557 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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S601 EMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S601 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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What year was S601 EMV registered?

S601 EMV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S601 EMV safe to buy?

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