CarVerify

Free Car Check

P103 SCA

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,032 mi
Last recorded77,032 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 SCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,032 miles

both front sunvisor clips broken, but staying up

offside rear arch trim insecure, offside door trim insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,588 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroding

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 Jul 2018 69,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake hose ferrule corroding

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 May 2017 61,193 miles

both front tyres low on tread and perished tread area

spare wheel floor area corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 61,193 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section by seat mounting point (5.2.6)

both front tyres low on tread and perished tread area

spare wheel floor area corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 55,993 miles

both nearside front and rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 1 Oct 2014 52,331 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 52,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking but not to cords

Pass 27 Jun 2013 43,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 25 Jun 2013 43,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,083 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

needs rear wiper blade

Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

needs rear wiper blade

Pass 27 May 2011 35,450 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 May 2011 35,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 May 2010 34,522 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 34,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,362 miles

corrosion on both front flexi brake pipe joints

corrosion on both rear inner sill/quadrants

Fail 11 Jun 2009 33,362 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

corrosion on both front flexi brake pipe joints

corrosion on both rear inner sill/quadrants

Pass 10 Jun 2008 32,060 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 32,060 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,465 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,604 miles

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P103 SCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P103 SCA, 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

How do I check the history of P103 SCA?

You can check the full history of P103 SCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P103 SCA registered?

P103 SCA is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P103 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 SCA shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P103 SCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P103 SCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.