1995 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · M143 PNC
1995 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1995. Recorded mileage 35,484 miles. MOT expired on 04 Feb 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M143 PNC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2008
- 35,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M143 PNC 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 1995 Vauxhall Corsa (M143 PNC) between February 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
M143 PNC Mileage History
- 24/02/200622,530 mi
- 15/03/200728,322 mi+5,792 mi
- 04/02/200835,479 mi+7,157 mi
- 05/02/200835,484 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,657 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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