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T205 MEY

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,477 mi
Last recorded73,477 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 MEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 73,477 miles

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 73,477 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake has very little reserve travel

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 69,548 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 69,548 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,900 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear tyre is heavily cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 64,900 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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)

Offside Rear tyre is heavily cracked

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,608 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner sills are corroded

front lower suspension arms and antirolbar are corroded

rear axke is corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 54,714 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear inner sills are corroded

front lower suspension arms and antirolbar are corroded

rear axke is corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside handbrake cable is corroded

rear axle is corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,002 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear hand brake cables corroded

front tyres perished and cracked

nearside front tyre tread close to legal limits on outer edge 2mm

rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2012 50,002 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres perished and cracked

both front coil springs corroded

both front wiper blades perished and small splits at ends

both rear hand brake cables corroded

nearside front tyre tread close to legal limits on outer edge 2mm

rear box has a slight blow

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre is perished (cracked)

slight grease stains around both front outer cv boots

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,157 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres are slightly perished (cracking)

exhaust system is blowing slightly

underside of vehicle is corroded in places

Pass 24 Aug 2009 43,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear hand brake cables slightly corroded

slight exhaust blow on center joints

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,637 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 41,637 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 37,409 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T205 MEY 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 70%.

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 T205 MEY, 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 MEY is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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