1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · P125 BPG
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 107,698 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P125 BPG Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2011
- 107,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P125 BPG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (P125 BPG) between October 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
P125 BPG Mileage History
- 16/10/200667,733 mi
- 17/10/200667,733 mi
- 02/10/200774,928 mi+7,195 mi
- 02/10/200774,928 mi
- 18/09/200879,311 mi+4,383 mi
- 18/09/200879,311 mi
- 17/09/200989,453 mi+10,142 mi
- 21/09/200989,453 mi
- 29/09/201098,930 mi+9,477 mi
- 03/10/2011107,698 mi+8,768 mi
Average of roughly 8,052 miles per year across 10 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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