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T101 KVS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,121 mi
Last recorded163,121 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT101 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2013 163,121 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 152,460 miles

Both rear suspension mountings borderline corrosion.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 152,245 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both rear suspension mountings borderline corrosion.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 138,999 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 138,992 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 129,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 118,183 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 117,790 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 107,951 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 107,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2007 92,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 92,426 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 72,207 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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T101 KVS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T101 KVS, 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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T101 KVS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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