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S659 FVO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,726 mi
Last recorded84,726 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 FVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 84,726 miles

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

engine smokey

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,726 miles

engine smokey

Pass 20 Feb 2013 81,379 miles

engine smokey on idle

Pass 30 Jan 2012 77,522 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,093 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm

engines slightly smokey

Fail 15 Feb 2011 71,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres on 1.6mm

engines slightly smokey

Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,769 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 62,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 56,684 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 56,684 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 51,704 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 51,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 46,800 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

both front brake flexes on metal pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,463 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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S659 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 64.3%.

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 S659 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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What year was S659 FVO registered?

S659 FVO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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