1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R705 KCB
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 79,786 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1196cc
R705 KCB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2009
- 79,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R705 KCB Mileage History
- 27/09/200668,524 mi
- 27/09/200668,524 mi
- 01/10/200776,944 mi+8,420 mi
- 01/10/200776,944 mi
- 25/03/200979,763 mi+2,819 mi
- 02/04/200979,786 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 4,482 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R705 KCB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R705 KCB) between September 2006 and April 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)”; “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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