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T153 KCL

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,473 mi
Last recorded87,473 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 KCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 87,473 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH SIDES REAR CABLES IN QUADRANTS (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR SILLS (INNER) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 87,464 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE HAS MISFIRE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTER SILENCER (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess BOTH SIDES REAR CABLES IN QUADRANTS (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REAR SILLS (INNER) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FRONT CROSS MEMBER UNDER RADIATOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,087 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 86,575 miles

Anti freeze bottle insecure

Front subframe corroded

Handbrake cables corroded

Offside Front CV boot slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

Rear seals slightly corroded

Slight exhaust blow from middle silencer

Slight play in both front suspension legs

Pass 18 Mar 2016 86,066 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,066 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,642 miles

corrosion at both rear undersills

play to both front top suspension leg mounts

Pass 18 Mar 2014 85,015 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil pressure switch leaking heavily

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,654 miles

Oil leak

front cross member under radiator corroded

play in both front top suspension mounts

play in ns wiper arm

Pass 28 Mar 2012 83,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,775 miles

wear to both front top mounts

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 75,186 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition and getting close to legal limit

Fail 25 Feb 2009 75,186 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition and getting close to legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2008 73,990 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,426 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 71,426 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2006 59,887 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 59,887 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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T153 KCL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T153 KCL, 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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T153 KCL is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 April 1999.

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