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T138 KEX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

50,982 mi
Last recorded50,982 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 KEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2019 50,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 50,104 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 50,092 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2017 49,231 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 49,222 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 48,475 miles

Offside Front inner rack joint minor play

Fail 4 Feb 2016 48,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner rack joint minor play

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 47,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside and nearside inner sills under car corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 13 Feb 2014 46,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 46,613 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,631 miles

Both front windscreen wiper arm pivot points worn

Front and rear number plates degrading

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2011 43,631 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Both front shock absorbers showing slight reduction in damping effort

Both front windscreen wiper arm pivot points worn

Catalyst support bracket broken

Front and rear number plates degrading

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight exhaust blow from front to middle section joint

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,583 miles

Battery apears weak

Both front and rear tyres aged and perished

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust catalyst mounting bracket cracked

Nearside front steel brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Rear number plate degrading

Fail 19 Feb 2010 41,583 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery apears weak

Both front and rear tyres aged and perished

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Exhaust catalyst mounting bracket cracked

Nearside front steel brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 13 Feb 2009 39,140 miles

Both front shock absorbers showing reduced damping effect

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front tyres perished

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Catalyst securing bracket broken

Front number plate degrading

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp glass chipped

Fail 13 Feb 2009 39,140 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers showing reduced damping effect

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front tyres perished

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear tyres lightly perished

Catalyst securing bracket broken

Front number plate degrading

Front windscreen lightly damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp glass chipped

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,740 miles

All "4" shock absorbers showing reduced damping effect

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Slight exhaust gas leak from centre section near mounting bracket

Fail 15 Feb 2008 36,740 miles

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

All "4" shock absorbers showing reduced damping effect

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Front and rear number plates degrading

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Slight exhaust gas leak from centre section near mounting bracket

Pass 17 Feb 2007 34,117 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 34,117 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear shock absorbers showing reduced damping effect

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Slight exhaust gas leakage from front pipe to middle section joint ?

Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,695 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 31,695 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear wiper blade split

Both front brake discs rusted on surface edges

Both front flex hose ferrules rusty

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both front wiper blades worn

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Slight exhaust blow from front pipe to middle section joint

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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T138 KEX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 T138 KEX, 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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T138 KEX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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