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T232 AFV

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,002 mi
Last recorded131,002 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT232 AFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 131,002 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to rear corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 122,704 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 122,704 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 114,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 109,673 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 109,673 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,489 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 105,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 102,857 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,234 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 96,666 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 87,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 76,920 miles

Both rear inner sill areas corroding

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,804 miles

Front 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,165 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,830 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 64,050 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

screen has light scraches

Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,971 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

screen has light scraches

Pass 4 Mar 2008 58,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 52,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,655 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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T232 AFV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T232 AFV, 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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T232 AFV is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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