1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · V984 PKJ
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 161,055 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jan 2017.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jan 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jan 2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V984 PKJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2016
- 161,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V984 PKJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Corsa (V984 PKJ) between July 2006 and January 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
V984 PKJ Mileage History
- 10/07/200667,667 mi
- 10/07/2006677,667 mi+610,000 mi
- 11/06/200782,827 mi-594,840 mi
- 09/07/200886,276 mi+3,449 mi
- 19/02/200988,252 mi+1,976 mi
- 19/02/200988,252 mi
- 06/07/2010103,673 mi+15,421 mi
- 07/07/2010103,674 mi+1 mi
- 01/07/2011113,558 mi+9,884 mi
- 04/07/2011113,616 mi+58 mi
- 04/07/2012126,557 mi+12,941 mi
- 05/07/2012126,613 mi+56 mi
- 21/06/2013138,748 mi+12,135 mi
- 24/06/2013138,748 mi
- 11/07/2014151,354 mi+12,606 mi
- 30/12/2015161,055 mi+9,701 mi
- 06/01/2016161,055 mi
Average of roughly 9,838 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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