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S955 EJK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,062 mi
Last recorded65,062 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 EJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,062 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 65,062 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 61,882 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 59,795 miles

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

front brale discs corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2011 59,795 miles

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

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

front brale discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,236 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 57,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,837 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,662 miles

Oil leak

oil leak heavy,advise check

Fail 7 Jan 2008 48,662 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

oil leak heavy,advise check

Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,881 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)

front brake discs slightly corroded around edge

front outer c.v boots slightly insecure. † †

Fail 3 Jan 2007 38,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded around edge

front outer c.v boots slightly insecure. † †

Pass 3 Jan 2006 34,190 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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S955 EJK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S955 EJK, 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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S955 EJK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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