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S879 UKY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,845 mi
Last recorded100,845 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 UKY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 100,845 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

all rear brake pipe unions and hose furrels are corroding

corrosion in boot floor

exhaust is rubbing handbrake cable

front anti roll bar is corroded

front valance, slam panel is corroded

nearside rear brake valve ,inline, corroded

nearside rear exhaust mounting area is corroded

off side rear tyre is wearing low on inside edge

offside B post has corrosion in the seat belt mount prescribed area

oil leak

rear exhaust is striking the axle

rear exhaust is welded solidly to the chassis

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 15 Mar 2011 91,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

centre exhaust bush damaged

engine oil leak

o/s/r chassis rusty

slight brake judder through pedal

Pass 8 Mar 2010 86,438 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak from sump gasket

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2009 80,165 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2009 80,165 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,686 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing low on tread

surface corrosion on n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hose metal ends

unable to check front flexi brake hose metal ends fully due to rubber shrouds fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2007 68,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,819 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 62,819 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S879 UKY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S879 UKY, 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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S879 UKY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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