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S657 BJK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,009 mi
Last recorded79,009 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 BJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 79,009 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 78,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front headlamp reflector is deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 76,336 miles

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills are rusty

Pass 12 Oct 2016 73,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 71,084 miles

corrosion to underbody

track control bar to anti roll bar brackets have slight play

Fail 21 Oct 2015 71,078 miles

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

corrosion to underbody

track control bar to anti roll bar brackets have slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,484 miles

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)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Fail 21 Oct 2014 68,484 miles

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

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

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)

both rear tyres have age cracks

Pass 4 Nov 2013 65,907 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,172 miles

Nearside rear tyre has age cracks appearing.

Offside rear tyre has age cracks appearing.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 61,424 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 59,695 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 57,603 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 57,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 53,819 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 48,696 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 48,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 43,354 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 40,288 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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S657 BJK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S657 BJK, 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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S657 BJK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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