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S653 UYB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,113 mi
Last recorded70,113 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 70,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 65,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Rear panel corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 65,410 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Rear panel corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,686 miles

corrosion to nsr and osr chassis near rear spring mounts

ns and os rear inner sill corroded

rear body panel holed and corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2018 63,686 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to nsr and osr chassis near rear spring mounts

ns and os rear inner sill corroded

rear body panel holed and corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,726 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 60,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 56,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,470 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 52,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 47,943 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 47,943 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 44,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 40,393 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 40,379 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,009 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 38,988 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,068 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,436 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 35,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 34,070 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 34,070 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,679 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S653 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S653 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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S653 UYB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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