1999 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · V185 FYB
1999 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 1999. Recorded mileage 55,408 miles. MOT expired on 25 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,408 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V185 FYB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2024
- 55,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V185 FYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Vauxhall Corsa (V185 FYB) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V185 FYB Mileage History
- 10/11/202238,112 mi
- 02/11/202344,995 mi+6,883 mi
- 14/11/202345,355 mi+360 mi
- 26/11/202455,408 mi+10,053 mi
Average of roughly 8,457 miles per year across 4 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
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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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