MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leak
offside front upper shock mounting/bearing partially seized
spare tyre missing
unidentified noisethrough steering column (not considered excessive)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leak
offside front upper shock mounting/bearing partially seized
spare tyre missing
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leak
noise detected through steering rack, not considered dangerous
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
engine oil leak
noise detected through steering rack, not considered dangerous
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside front seat belt receiver deployed
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
noise detected through steering rack, not considered dangerous
heavy engine oil leak
Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
noise detected through steering rack, not considered dangerous
heavy engine oil leak
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
some play in steering colum
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel slightly high
n/s door mirror glass cracked
Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel slightly high
n/s door mirror glass cracked
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S79 KVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 S79 KVJ, 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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S79 KVJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 February 1999.
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