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T225 KJU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,898 mi
Last recorded95,898 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT225 KJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 95,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear chassis corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

bthfront jacking points corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2013 95,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear chassis corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

bthfront jacking points corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear inner sil corroded

o/s rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,961 miles

both rear inner sil corroded

o/s rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 2 Jul 2011 82,346 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear inner sils slighgtly corroded

o/s rear tyre cracked on outer wall

Fail 7 Jun 2010 78,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front jacking points slightly corroded

both rear inner sils slightly corroded

n/s/front tyre slightly worn on outer edage

Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,041 miles

both front jacking points slightly corroded

both rear inner sils slightly corroded

n/s/front tyre slightly worn on outer edage

Pass 18 Aug 2009

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,989 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,099 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 63,099 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 61,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,888 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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T225 KJU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T225 KJU, 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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T225 KJU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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