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S62 FVO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,201 mi
Last recorded164,201 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS62 FVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 164,201 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both fronts, when operated, one is on main beam whilst the other is on dipped beam (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on main beam When one main beam is active the other lamp is on on dipped beam. not working as a pair. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill and rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill inner box section corroded away (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure Head lamp wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Wheel arch trim missing, retaining clips protruding from wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill inner box section corroded away. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure Head lamp wiring (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wing (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Passengers seat back. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan/boot floor and rear bumper section. (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Both front coils springs insecure when jacked up for inspection

Both rear coil springs insecure when jacked up for inspection

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Exhaust tail pipe fouling rear bumper

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres getting low

all tyres have 3 mm tread remaining

original headlamps fitted at time of retest

Fail 28 Aug 2015 61,366 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres have 3 mm tread remaining

Pass 10 Jan 2013 48,702 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

eml is on

Fail 10 Jan 2013 48,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

eml is on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 38,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Jan 2011 27,134 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 27,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,138 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 24,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,228 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 23,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 21,765 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2007 21,765 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S62 FVO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S62 FVO, 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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S62 FVO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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