1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · N421 KDX
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 81,044 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,044 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N421 KDX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2011
- 81,044 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N421 KDX 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 1996 Vauxhall Corsa (N421 KDX) between May 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2011 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
N421 KDX Mileage History
- 30/05/200658,769 mi
- 31/05/200658,769 mi
- 08/01/200971,656 mi+12,887 mi
- 15/03/201076,539 mi+4,883 mi
- 04/06/201181,044 mi+4,505 mi
Average of roughly 4,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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