CarVerify

Free Car Check

S501 GWT

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,020 mi
Last recorded94,020 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Vauxhall Corsa65,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS501 GWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,020 miles

drivers rear tyre perished

rear engine mounting bracket corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,018 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

drivers rear tyre perished

rear engine mounting bracket corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2012 88,212 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 88,212 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

drivers rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2011 83,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 83,110 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 75,399 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 75,399 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 67,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2009 67,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 61,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 61,021 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 53,405 miles

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

front hose ferrules corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,442 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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S501 GWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S501 GWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S501 GWT?

You can check the full history of S501 GWT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S501 GWT registered?

S501 GWT is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S501 GWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S501 GWT shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S501 GWT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S501 GWT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.