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T165 UAK

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,983 mi
Last recorded124,983 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT165 UAK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2012 124,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamps fitted have 25% which do not illuminate when the foot brake is applied,and 13% which provide poor illumination

(1.7.4c)The main beam warning lamp does not function as intended

(2.2B.1f)The steering mechanism when rocked side to side is noisy indicating that the internal mechanism is worn

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating but not to the extent that the ingress of dirt at the time of examination is possible.

(2.6.2)The nearside rear wheel bearings are slightly incorrectly adjusted, or becoming worn

(3.6B.1)The nearside rear brake pipe does not use all the support mountings as intended on the rear axle, i.e.50%

(3.6B.1)The offside rear brake pipe does not use all the support mountings as intended on the rear axle, i.e.50%

(3.6B.2)The nearside rear brake pipe to the hub is slightly chafing on the axle case

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the outer side of the central band is devoid of tread.

(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 1.66mm

(4.1E.1)The nearside rear tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.15mm

(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.40mm

(6.2B.1)The offside front door A post is damaged where the Check Strap is normally fitted

(7.1.1)The centre and rear exhaust sections support mountings are deteriorating

(7.1.4)The rear exhaust silencer is a none standard fitment but is not significantly permitting more noise than is normally acceptable from a standard silencer in average condition

(8.1.2a)The offside door mirror glass is damaged approximately 50% of the surface area

NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER

STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED

The vehicle has protective covers fitted which rae not normally fitted as standard and are impeading some areas of the visual examination when assessing the vehicle structure etc.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 113,323 miles

advise n/s/r+o/s/r suspension mounting corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2010 100,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

front and rear tyres different sizes same size on each axle

n/s/f damage repaired with tape

Fail 8 Dec 2010 100,811 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,024 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Coolant leak

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

white lights fitted to washer jets

Fail 11 Dec 2009 88,021 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

white lights fitted to washer jets

Pass 10 Dec 2008 74,623 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 74,623 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 71,762 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 59,073 miles

Nearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,127 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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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T165 UAK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T165 UAK, 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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T165 UAK is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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