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T159 VYA

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,267 mi
Last recorded74,267 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 74,267 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body, sills and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 72,018 miles

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,828 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 65,828 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,956 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 62,956 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 61,068 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 59,928 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,909 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 57,909 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,190 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 54,514 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,488 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 49,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,667 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,139 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,580 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 32,382 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,382 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 29,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,428 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 17,275 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 17,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight movement

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,995 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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advise o/s rear tyre

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 VYA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

T159 VYA is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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