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T243 KEX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 KEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 66,608 miles

both rear tyres perished

engine oil leak

nearside front shock absorber slightly reduced damping

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 May 2013 66,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 66,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

engine oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres slightly perished

corrosion both sills at rear but not holed or severly reduced in thickness

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2012 61,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear tyres slightly perished

corrosion both sills at rear but not holed or severly reduced in thickness

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,963 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 57,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,117 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,750 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 45,542 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 45,542 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 38,206 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,206 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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T243 KEX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T243 KEX, 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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T243 KEX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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