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T179 KVS

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,783 mi
Last recorded99,783 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 KVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

sills rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,512 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,071 miles

Both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,893 miles

Both inner rear sills and nearside rear step sill corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 10 Jun 2016 81,893 miles

Both inner rear sills and nearside rear step sill corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 29 May 2015 80,779 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Handbrake cables slightly corroded

Nearside outer cv gaitor seeping grease

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre feathering on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 May 2015 80,779 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Handbrake cables slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer cv gaitor seeping grease

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre feathering on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,992 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Offside step sill corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 77,992 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside step sill corroded

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 73,110 miles

surface corrosion to both rears of both sills

Pass 15 Jun 2012 64,962 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

inner sills are corroding at the rear

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner shoulder

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,199 miles

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

park brake cables are corroded and freying

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,398 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 58,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 54,901 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,162 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 51,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 46,526 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 42,577 miles

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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T179 KVS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T179 KVS, 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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T179 KVS is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 1999.

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