CarVerify

Free Car Check

S856 DAX

1999 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1199cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,148 mi
Last recorded162,148 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 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

RegistrationS856 DAX
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 27 Jun 2013 162,148 miles

1.....heavy surface rust on several areas of chassis.....2.....boot floor corroded and holed ( not within 12 inches of mounting points )

Fail 17 Jun 2013 162,135 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

1.....heavy surface rust on several areas of chassis.....2.....boot floor corroded and holed ( not within 12 inches of mounting points )

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 157,473 miles

battery not secured

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s rear chassis sections and boot floor and wheel well corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 157,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

battery not secured

heavy surface rust on o/s and n/s rear chassis sections and boot floor and wheel well corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 151,403 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 151,401 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 141,364 miles

1..front inner brake pads worn low...2..o/s rear tyre wearing low...3..n/s rear tyre odd wear on tread

Pass 8 Jun 2009 132,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 124,992 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 124,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre close to legal limit

O/S/R door doesnt open

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 May 2007 111,295 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 111,295 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 97,411 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

back box exhaust has a slight leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2006 97,411 miles

back box exhaust has a slight leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

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

S856 DAX 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 S856 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S856 DAX?

You can check the full history of S856 DAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S856 DAX registered?

S856 DAX is a 1999 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 February 1999.

Is S856 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 DAX 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 S856 DAX 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 S856 DAX. 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.