MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,180 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
steering rough on operation
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Vehicle structure damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
both front tyre side walls have cracks
both sides top mountings have slight movement
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
both sides top mountings have slight movement
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rough on operation (2.3 (a) (i))
both front struts have slight movement on top mountings
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rough on operation (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both rear brake hose ends corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure near side front head lamp insecured (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure off side front head lamp insecured (4.1.1 (c))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and baffles noisey in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both rear brake hose ends corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres worn on outer edge
both front tyres feathering on edges
slight corrosion on o/s front jacking point
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both rear tyres cracking on side and tread walls
nearside front tyre feathering on edges
both rear tyres cracking on tread wall
offside front tyre feathering on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?
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T159 VHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 T159 VHJ, 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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T159 VHJ is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 May 1999.
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