1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · T593 ATR
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 84,894 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,894 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- 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.
T593 ATR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 84,894 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T593 ATR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Corsa (T593 ATR) between November 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake cable snapped (1.1.6 (c))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
T593 ATR Mileage History
- 25/11/202279,703 mi
- 10/08/202380,679 mi+976 mi
- 16/08/202380,680 mi+1 mi
- 13/08/202482,887 mi+2,207 mi
- 06/08/202584,894 mi+2,007 mi
Average of roughly 1,924 miles per year across 5 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
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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