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T235 EKX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,620 mi
Last recorded63,620 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 EKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 63,620 miles

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2016 63,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lower clip (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lower clip (1.7.3)

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,564 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,702 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 52,805 miles

cat pipe weak

downpipe exhaust weak

rear exhaust weak

Fail 7 May 2013 52,805 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

cat pipe weak

downpipe exhaust weak

rear exhaust weak

Pass 18 May 2012 48,626 miles

catalic convertor weak

front downpipe weak

rear exhaust weak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 44,486 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 42,678 miles

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

both rear tyres splits in tread

lots of surface corrosion of suspension parts

Fail 14 Sep 2010 42,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres splits in tread

lots of surface corrosion of suspension parts

noise in engine suspect waterpump

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,360 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)

lots of surface corrosion of underbody parts

Fail 10 Sep 2009 41,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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)

lots of surface corrosion of underbody parts

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,409 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 39,409 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 37,808 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 37,808 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre feathered off

rear number plate faded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,901 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 33,879 miles

o/f side handbrake cable rusty

Fail 20 Sep 2005 33,879 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/f side handbrake cable rusty

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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T235 EKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc 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 T235 EKX, 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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T235 EKX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 August 1999.

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