1995 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · N53 GWX
1995 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1995. Recorded mileage 89,500 miles. MOT expired on 10 Dec 2009.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Dec 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N53 GWX Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2008
- 89,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N53 GWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Vauxhall Corsa (N53 GWX) between December 2006 and December 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
N53 GWX Mileage History
- 09/12/200673,015 mi
- 11/12/200673,015 mi
- 06/12/200781,419 mi+8,404 mi
- 08/12/200889,397 mi+7,978 mi
- 10/12/200889,432 mi+35 mi
- 11/12/200889,500 mi+68 mi
Average of roughly 8,214 miles per year across 6 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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