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S652 UYB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,831 mi
Last recorded129,831 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS652 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 129,831 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

slightly corroded in areas

Pass 19 Apr 2018 125,993 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 125,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

under body slightly corroded in areas

Pass 7 Feb 2017 122,759 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 122,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 118,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 118,924 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 116,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 14 Jan 2015 116,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 112,727 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 108,774 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 108,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 105,746 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 101,938 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly deterioated on outer walls

Fail 18 Jan 2011 101,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres slightly deterioated on outer walls

Pass 25 Jan 2010 95,582 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

exhaust mounting rubber / rubbers deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2009 89,130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 82,948 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 77,278 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 70,794 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 70,794 miles

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

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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S652 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S652 UYB, 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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S652 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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