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V509 FPT

1999 Opel Corsa

Silver Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,872 mi
Last recorded77,872 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV509 FPT
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,209 miles

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight hole in n/s/f headlamp lens

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Feb 2010 72,205 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake flexi hoses metal ends showing signs of corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight hole in n/s/f headlamp lens

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 23 Feb 2009 67,630 miles

n/s door mirror lens missing

Fail 23 Feb 2009 67,628 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror lens missing

Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,331 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 62,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 56,114 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 56,108 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front tyres near limit

oil leak from engine

Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,459 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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V509 FPT is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Silver with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 70,886 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V509 FPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Opel Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V509 FPT registered?

V509 FPT is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V509 FPT safe to buy?

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