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T212 SWV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,195 mi
Last recorded135,195 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 SWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 135,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 132,599 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner edge ()

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Steering system slightly tight on right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 132,472 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release imtermittent function (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard spring missing (3.6.E.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet not working (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in inner edge ()

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Steering system slightly tight on right hand lock (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 128,159 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 124,955 miles

Nearside Inner and offside inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2014 124,013 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 18 Sep 2014 124,013 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 16 Sep 2013 114,412 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 114,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake pedel travel

Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,659 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 84,192 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 84,192 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 79,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 79,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,511 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 68,184 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 68,184 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 60,994 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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T212 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Black 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 T212 SWV, 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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T212 SWV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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