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S325 DAX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,528 mi
Last recorded37,528 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 DAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 37,528 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 37,518 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 29,136 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 29,135 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 28,072 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 28,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 26,788 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear nearside rear sills rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring holders (5.3.6 (a) (i))

component's rusting

underside of vehicle rusting

Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s sill, n/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside components rusting

Pass 17 Feb 2020 25,913 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess light fraying (1.1.15 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r inner sill, o/s sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle and components rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2019 24,825 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 24,825 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength below spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,051 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,115 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 20,115 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,186 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 17,494 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 16,339 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 16,339 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 15,965 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,965 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 15,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,665 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension parts corroded

general rust around underside of vehicle

offside front brake caliper corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 14,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension parts corroded

general rust around underside of vehicle

offside front brake caliper corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2010 13,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,111 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 11,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 9,592 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 8,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 8,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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S325 DAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S325 DAX, 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 S325 DAX registered?

S325 DAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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