1997 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · R997 BKV
1997 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 114,402 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2015. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2015
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R997 BKV Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2014
- 114,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R997 BKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Vauxhall Corsa (R997 BKV) between January 2006 and August 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
R997 BKV Mileage History
- 18/01/200659,291 mi
- 30/01/200659,442 mi+151 mi
- 17/01/200763,182 mi+3,740 mi
- 12/03/200864,643 mi+1,461 mi
- 31/03/200976,178 mi+11,535 mi
- 06/04/200976,231 mi+53 mi
- 14/04/201090,772 mi+14,541 mi
- 22/03/201192,362 mi+1,590 mi
- 22/03/201192,362 mi
- 26/03/201295,288 mi+2,926 mi
- 30/03/201295,289 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/2013106,313 mi+11,024 mi
- 09/05/2013106,313 mi
- 23/07/2014114,402 mi+8,089 mi
- 01/08/2014114,402 mi
Average of roughly 6,458 miles per year across 15 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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