1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · N425 DKB
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 98,789 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N425 DKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 98,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
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N425 DKB 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 (N425 DKB) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
N425 DKB Mileage History
- 12/03/202298,422 mi
- 14/10/202398,505 mi+83 mi
- 15/10/202498,660 mi+155 mi
- 10/01/202698,789 mi+129 mi
- 24/01/202698,789 mi
Average of roughly 95 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: 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
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- Front spring and top mount wearModerate
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