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T239 KDB

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,141 mi
Last recorded85,141 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT239 KDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2014 85,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty and rear box cracked

front discs worn and n/s pads very low 90% worn!

front shocks worn

front tyres low on tread 3mm and worn on edges

n/s wiper arm badly worn!

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s wiper arm worn

underside rusty in places esp rear and rear inner sills

wipers poor

Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,141 miles

exhaust rusty and rear box cracked

front discs worn and n/s pads very low 90% worn!

front shocks worn

front tyres low on tread 3mm and worn on edges

n/s wiper arm badly worn!

n/s/r lamp damaged

o/s wiper arm worn

underside rusty in places esp rear and rear inner sills

wipers poor

Pass 7 Mar 2013 79,892 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s wiper arm badly worn

underside rusty in places esp rear inner sills

wear noted in steering rack or drive

wet test

Fail 7 Mar 2013 79,891 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust rusty

n/s wiper arm badly worn

underside rusty in places esp rear inner sills

wear noted in steering rack or drive

wet test

Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,189 miles

Both headlamp aims had to be reset.

The N/S outer CV gator is not fully secure.

The N/S/F lower ball joint rubber is split.

The N/S/R lamp lense is cracked.

The O/S/R wheel bearing is noisy.

The coolant water level is below max.

The engine is leaking oil.

The front brake pads are aprox 80% worn. Wear also noted on the front brake discs.

The rear of both inner sills are corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 71,046 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leak

underside very rusty in places esp inner sills

wiper arm badly worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 71,046 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

emmisios slow to drop

exhaust rusty

oil leak

underside very rusty in places esp inner sills

wiper arm badly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,864 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s wheel damaged

most tyres very low on tread

n/s wiper arm badly worn!

underside rusty in places

Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,864 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

f/n/s wheel damaged

most tyres very low on tread

n/s wiper arm badly worn!

underside rusty in places

Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,097 miles

both wiper arms badly worn

c/o slow to drop

f/n/s outer c/v boot weeping grease

r/o/s tyre 65% worn

underside very rusty in places

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,304 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 58,304 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,459 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 54,459 miles

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

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

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

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

O/S/R/T/WALL Damage.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 48,851 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 48,851 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bad oil leak from engine. †O/S/R/Tyre wall damage

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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T239 KDB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T239 KDB, 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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T239 KDB is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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