1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · N319 KWU
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 85,744 miles. MOT expired on 10 Nov 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Nov 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N319 KWU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2008
- 85,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N319 KWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (N319 KWU) between November 2005 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 November 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: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)”; “Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings”; “Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”.
N319 KWU Mileage History
- 02/11/200562,195 mi
- 30/10/200668,642 mi+6,447 mi
- 31/10/200776,053 mi+7,411 mi
- 05/11/200885,744 mi+9,691 mi
- 11/11/200885,744 mi
Average of roughly 7,782 miles per year across 5 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
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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