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431 ERO

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

119,336 mi
Last recorded119,336 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration431 ERO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 119,336 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 114,307 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 114,307 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,260 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 109,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 104,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 104,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 100,037 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 93,261 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 89,690 miles

Rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2019 89,601 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2019 89,583 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2017 82,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 82,307 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour driven/engine purged and re-tested (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,378 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 79,377 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 77,716 miles

slight noise from osr wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 74,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,096 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 65,854 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 60,422 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 55,533 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 50,579 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,748 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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431 ERO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1999 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 65,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 431 ERO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 431 ERO registered?

431 ERO is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is 431 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 431 ERO shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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