1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · V204 FAJ
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 59,348 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2016.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Apr 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,348 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V204 FAJ Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2015
- 59,348 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V204 FAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Corsa (V204 FAJ) between September 2005 and October 2015.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1”; “Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.”; “Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)”.
V204 FAJ Mileage History
- 21/09/200521,421 mi
- 25/09/200624,534 mi+3,113 mi
- 25/09/200624,534 mi
- 20/09/200726,729 mi+2,195 mi
- 20/09/200726,729 mi
- 08/10/200830,713 mi+3,984 mi
- 04/02/201035,924 mi+5,211 mi
- 20/10/201039,220 mi+3,296 mi
- 20/10/201039,220 mi
- 06/10/201142,426 mi+3,206 mi
- 06/10/201142,426 mi
- 16/10/201246,693 mi+4,267 mi
- 15/10/201349,410 mi+2,717 mi
- 15/10/201453,454 mi+4,044 mi
- 16/10/201453,454 mi
- 17/10/201559,348 mi+5,894 mi
Average of roughly 3,766 miles per year across 16 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
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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