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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2014 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1398cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 36,237 miles on the clock, averaging 1,572 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include electric power steering (eps) failure and parking brake (handbrake) failure.
MOT & Mileage History for BL14 SWZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 36,237 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 449 |
| Average per year | 1,572 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2006–2014), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Electric power steering (EPS) failure
Electric power steering motor or column module fails, often due to water ingress or worn sensors in the steering rack/column. · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new rack/module + labour at indie garage; estimated).
Parking brake (handbrake) failure
Handbrake cable stretches/loosens, rivets on lever come adrift, or mounting clips fail; wrong-spec cables on early builds. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (new cable/lever adjust + labour; estimated).
Central locking/electrical gremlins (door locks & body electrics)
Deadlock actuators or wiring in doors fail (water ingress common); affects all doors/boot. · Typical repair: £100-£250 per door (actuator + labour; estimated).
Rear wheel bearing wear
Water enters rear wheel bearings via poor seals, causing premature failure. · Typical repair: £120-£250 per side (bearing + labour; estimated).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BL14 SWZ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1398cc |
| Year | 2014 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BL — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 14 — March 2014 to August 2014 |
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About BL14 SWZ
What car is BL14 SWZ?
BL14 SWZ is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1398cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2014.
What is the mileage of BL14 SWZ?
The last recorded mileage for BL14 SWZ was 36,237 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BL14 SWZ passed its MOT?
BL14 SWZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.
Is BL14 SWZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL14 SWZ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BL14 SWZ?
BL14 SWZ is approximately 12 years old. Age identifier 14 means registered between 1 March 2014 and 31 August 2014.