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S953 GTV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,060 mi
Last recorded95,060 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS953 GTV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 95,060 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 88,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2014 76,859 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS IS CORRODED SPRING MOUNT AREA

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

STEERING RACK IS WORN SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL

near side b post is corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,265 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS PERISHED

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT JOINTS

Fail 30 Jul 2013 72,264 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS PERISHED

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AT JOINTS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 64,917 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IS WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F CHASSIS IS CORRODED SUBFRAME MOUNT

REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED

STEERING RACK IS WORN

Fail 20 Jul 2012 64,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

FRONT NO PLATE IS WORN

N/S/F AND O/S/F CHASSIS IS CORRODED SUBFRAME MOUNT

REAR INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA IS CORRODED

STEERING RACK IS WORN

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,905 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F INNER WING IS CORRODED

REAR INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED

THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WORN

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 42,674 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 42,674 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 38,479 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 38,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 34,287 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 34,287 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,773 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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S953 GTV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S953 GTV, 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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S953 GTV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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