1995 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · M589 WNW
1995 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 66,891 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2011.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M589 WNW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2010
- 66,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M589 WNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Vauxhall Corsa (M589 WNW) between June 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2010 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: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.
M589 WNW Mileage History
- 26/06/200654,210 mi
- 27/06/200654,210 mi
- 20/06/200757,381 mi+3,171 mi
- 20/06/200757,381 mi
- 03/09/200859,393 mi+2,012 mi
- 27/08/200962,866 mi+3,473 mi
- 01/09/201066,891 mi+4,025 mi
Average of roughly 3,031 miles per year across 7 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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- 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
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- 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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