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T157 KCK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,298 mi
Last recorded96,298 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 KCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 96,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 93,032 miles

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 10 Apr 2012 93,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2011 82,804 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight movement in both upper attachments of front suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,804 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

slight movement in both upper attachments of front suspension

Pass 19 Apr 2010 72,018 miles

Small crack in n/s door b.post just outside seat belt prescribed area[recommend repair]

Fail 7 Apr 2010 71,917 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Small crack in n/s door b.post just outside seat belt prescribed area[recommend repair]

Pass 6 Apr 2009 65,380 miles

Noise from engine

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 6 Apr 2009 65,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Noise from engine

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,868 miles

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

Front brake discs rusted.

Fail 11 Apr 2008 55,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake discs rusted.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,910 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,492 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T157 KCK 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 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 T157 KCK, 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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T157 KCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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