1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · R954 BKV
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 51,132 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R954 BKV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2023
- 51,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R954 BKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R954 BKV) between October 2021 and February 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”.
R954 BKV Mileage History
- 28/10/202151,101 mi
- 11/11/202151,117 mi+16 mi
- 02/02/202351,132 mi+15 mi
- 02/02/202351,132 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 4 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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