1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · T870 KNK
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1999. Recorded mileage 135,996 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2015.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (02 Jun 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T870 KNK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2014
- 135,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T870 KNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Corsa (T870 KNK) between March 2006 and July 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
T870 KNK Mileage History
- 13/03/200653,938 mi
- 07/03/200773,954 mi+20,016 mi
- 07/03/200773,954 mi
- 01/04/200889,284 mi+15,330 mi
- 03/04/200889,289 mi+5 mi
- 21/03/200994,472 mi+5,183 mi
- 06/03/2010103,237 mi+8,765 mi
- 16/03/2011111,785 mi+8,548 mi
- 29/03/2012120,299 mi+8,514 mi
- 08/07/2013127,316 mi+7,017 mi
- 08/07/2013127,316 mi
- 04/07/2014135,996 mi+8,680 mi
- 05/07/2014135,996 mi
Average of roughly 9,872 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sills, floor edges and front chassis legs can make a tidy-looking Corsa B uneconomical very quickly.
- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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