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T159 KCK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

24,109 mi
Last recorded24,109 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 KCK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 24,109 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2025 24,078 miles

Chassis heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded slightly blown at centre section

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nsf osf jacking points holed and corroded outside prescribed area s

Pass 12 Jul 2024 24,058 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nsf osf jacking points holed and corroded outside prescribed area s

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2024 24,058 miles

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

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Nsf osf jacking points holed and corroded outside prescribed area s

Rear axle heavily corroded

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2023 23,854 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded slightly blown

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nsf osf jacking points holed and corroded outside prescribed area s

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 23,853 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant leak from top radiator hose (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded slightly blown

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nsf osf jacking points holed and corroded outside prescribed area s

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 23,618 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2021 23,358 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 23,085 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corrosion noted

rear suspension carrier corrosion noted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 22,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 22,165 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 22,165 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front ferules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 21,431 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 21,431 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 20,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 19,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 17,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear exhaust corrosion noted

Pass 5 Jun 2012 16,369 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 16,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,010 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 May 2010 13,566 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 12,227 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 10,888 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 9,650 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 9,650 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 8,492 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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T159 KCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T159 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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What year was T159 KCK registered?

T159 KCK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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