1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · T853 ADU
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Jun 1999. Recorded mileage 181,620 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T853 ADU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/12/2024
- 181,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T853 ADU 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 (T853 ADU) between October 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
T853 ADU Mileage History
- 27/10/202162,550 mi
- 20/10/202263,657 mi+1,107 mi
- 25/10/202370,272 mi+6,615 mi
- 25/10/202370,272 mi
- 04/12/2024181,620 mi+111,348 mi
Average of roughly 38,343 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: Poor
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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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