1995 Vauxhall Corsa 1.6L Petrol · M185 PKL
1995 Vauxhall Corsa (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 52,463 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M185 PKL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/05/2008
- 52,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M185 PKL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Vauxhall Corsa (M185 PKL) between June 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M185 PKL Mileage History
- 10/06/2006118,366 mi
- 24/02/2007119,211 mi+845 mi
- 30/05/200852,463 mi-66,748 mi
Average of roughly -33,419 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear arch, sill and floor corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sills, floor edges and front chassis legs can make a tidy-looking Corsa B uneconomical very quickly.
- Idle control and ignition faultsModerate
Small petrol engines often suffer hunting idle, misfire and stalling because of coil packs, stepper motors or tired sensors.
- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
Corroded springs and tired top mounts create knocks and can lead to sudden spring breakage on older cars.
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