1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · V642 MWU
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1999. Recorded mileage 101,166 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2012. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Jul 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
V642 MWU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2011
- 101,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V642 MWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Corsa (V642 MWU) between January 2006 and January 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2011 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: Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Centre Front Upper Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
V642 MWU Mileage History
- 24/01/200661,288 mi
- 25/01/200765,269 mi+3,981 mi
- 26/01/200868,435 mi+3,166 mi
- 26/01/200868,435 mi
- 29/01/200972,032 mi+3,597 mi
- 30/01/200972,032 mi
- 07/01/201084,207 mi+12,175 mi
- 11/01/201084,466 mi+259 mi
- 08/01/2011101,166 mi+16,700 mi
- 14/01/2011101,166 mi
Average of roughly 8,020 miles per year across 10 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: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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