1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · N235 ABA
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 46,753 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,753 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N235 ABA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 46,753 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N235 ABA 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 (N235 ABA) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
N235 ABA Mileage History
- 11/10/202243,948 mi
- 28/09/202345,712 mi+1,764 mi
- 28/09/202345,712 mi
- 05/10/202446,202 mi+490 mi
- 06/10/202546,753 mi+551 mi
Average of roughly 939 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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