1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · V871 GEH
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 59,043 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Sept 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V871 GEH Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2010
- 59,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V871 GEH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Corsa (V871 GEH) between July 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”.
V871 GEH Mileage History
- 05/07/200649,851 mi
- 03/07/200752,799 mi+2,948 mi
- 05/07/200752,800 mi+1 mi
- 30/06/200854,635 mi+1,835 mi
- 23/06/200956,510 mi+1,875 mi
- 25/06/200956,510 mi
- 11/06/201059,043 mi+2,533 mi
Average of roughly 2,336 miles per year across 7 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
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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