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V966 KCV

1999 Opel Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,461 mi
Last recorded79,461 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Opel Corsa70,886 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 KCV
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 79,461 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake master cylinder insecure corroded bello master cylinder(bulkhead) (1.1.10 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,223 miles

Nearside Front wing accident damage

Coolant leak Top hose/thermostat housing dripping onto a/c compressor body ()

Front Crossmember under radiator corroding-----previously repaired

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle beam corroding

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis and rear inner sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 72,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside bulkhead slightly corroded

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2018 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside bulkhead corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 67,189 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x3 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside bulkhead corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2017 61,453 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,946 miles

nearside front wing/bumper damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2015 49,500 miles

Nearside front wing/bumper damaged

Automatic transmission pipe banjo to cooler leaking.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 36,670 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jan 2014 36,623 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,053 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 30,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 21,993 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 15,149 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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V966 KCV is a 1999 Opel Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V966 KCV, 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.

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V966 KCV is a 1999 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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