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T162 KBP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,853 mi
Last recorded74,853 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 KBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2013 74,853 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

corosion on bulk head around servo area

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

rear seals coroded

rear springs coroded

slight play nearside rear wheel

spare tyre flat

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

wipers smeary

Pass 25 May 2012 68,169 miles

Front no plated faded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 62,831 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 62,831 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre edges low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,632 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 58,632 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 53,169 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 53,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 48,895 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 48,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,017 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 44,017 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,832 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Offside front tyre getting low in tread.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 37,832 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Offside front tyre getting low in tread.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 33,213 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 33,213 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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T162 KBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T162 KBP, 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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T162 KBP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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