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T168 KDT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

119,192 mi
Last recorded119,192 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 KDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 119,192 miles

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

battery clamp missing

front a/roll bar & brackets corroded

front exhaust flexi worn

headlimp flasher inop

o/s chassis rail damaged & starting to corrode

rattle from engine

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 12 Jun 2009 119,192 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery clamp missing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front a/roll bar & brackets corroded

front exhaust flexi worn

headlimp flasher inop

o/s chassis rail damaged & starting to corrode

rattle from engine

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2008 110,589 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 110,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 110,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s sill damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2007 107,041 miles

o/s floor and sill damaged

o/s/f chassis slight damage

Pass 19 Jan 2006 100,736 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 100,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 100,531 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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T168 KDT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 T168 KDT, 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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T168 KDT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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