1993 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · L498 HKX
1993 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 85,281 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2008.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L498 HKX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2007
- 85,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L498 HKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Corsa (L498 HKX) between August 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
L498 HKX Mileage History
- 09/08/200684,290 mi
- 10/08/200684,290 mi
- 09/08/200785,281 mi+991 mi
- 09/08/200785,281 mi
Average of roughly 991 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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