1996 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · P31 AAY
1996 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 45,280 miles. MOT valid until 03 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P31 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 45,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P31 AAY 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 (P31 AAY) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 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: Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). 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 Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced S”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as mar”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
P31 AAY Mileage History
- 12/09/202340,162 mi
- 03/10/202444,510 mi+4,348 mi
- 03/10/202444,510 mi
- 24/10/202545,274 mi+764 mi
- 04/12/202545,280 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 2,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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