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S603 ABA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,608 mi
Last recorded72,608 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS603 ABA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 72,608 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

offside front wiper split, still clears screen

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,452 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 62,290 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2011 76,896 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 76,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear exhaust fowling n/s/r spring

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,425 miles

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

advise n/s/f antiroll bar damaged and bush worn

Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise n/s/f antiroll bar damaged and bush worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tie rod bar slightly distorted

Pass 18 Jul 2007 36,038 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 13 Jun 2006 31,590 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2005 24,290 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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S603 ABA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S603 ABA, 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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S603 ABA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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