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S162 MJU

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,439 mi
Last recorded60,439 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 MJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 60,439 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 60,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 59,167 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 59,159 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 57,312 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 57,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 56,035 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 54,920 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 54,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 54,355 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 54,188 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,296 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,283 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides at calipers (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 51,065 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 48,600 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 46,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 45,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 45,274 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,274 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 44,740 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 44,108 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 43,309 miles

Advise: offside rear outer sidewall becoming perished

Pass 19 Apr 2006 42,445 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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S162 MJU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S162 MJU, 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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S162 MJU is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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