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L31 SKA

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,694 mi
Last recorded72,694 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 SKA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 72,694 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2024 50,763 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 48,067 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 48,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2014 46,349 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 44,976 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,969 miles

rust spot on nearside rear and offside rear undersills.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 43,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 41,277 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 37,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,965 miles

exshaut system corroded

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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L31 SKA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L31 SKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L31 SKA registered?

L31 SKA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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