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T205 BDP

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

107,788 mi
Last recorded107,788 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 BDP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 107,788 miles

Central missing one exhaust mount rubber on centre but there's another one on same area still holding exhaust

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 104,680 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2025 104,676 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2024 100,775 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 100,775 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,955 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 98,954 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engine area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,790 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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 8 Feb 2021 94,072 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 94,065 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 91,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 91,643 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,270 miles

Central exhaust has a hole

Rear exhaust silencer has a hole.

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 82,892 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,794 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 80,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rubber exhaust mount missing from centre exhaust but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,474 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 73,106 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 73,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,937 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,062 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 62,729 miles

rer tyres have mishaped

Pass 24 Jul 2008 59,944 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 59,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 53,074 miles

No reverse lights

Fail 17 Jul 2007 53,074 miles

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

No reverse lights

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 46,251 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 46,251 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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T205 BDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 T205 BDP, 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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T205 BDP is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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