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T168 KVF

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,418 mi
Last recorded72,418 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT168 KVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 72,418 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 59,728 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake cables frayed/borderline

o/s h/lamp poor pattern

o/s/r tyre ON limit/edges bald

rear inner sills corroded

upper stoplamp poor visibilty

Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

front pads wear

handbrake cables fraying in axle guides

rear exhaust rubber detached

rear inner sills corrosion

upper stoplamp poor visibility

Fail 16 Jun 2015 54,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

front pads wear

handbrake cables fraying in axle guides

rear exhaust rubber detached

rear inner sills corrosion

upper stoplamp poor visibility

Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,234 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 43,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 39,948 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 39,948 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 38,173 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 38,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,401 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 37,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 36,267 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,152 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 35,152 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Slight play front hub/steering area

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,678 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 33,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,006 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 31,006 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre perishing

nail in 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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T168 KVF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KVF, 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 KVF is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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