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279 VXR

2015 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,620 mi
Last recorded11,620 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Corsa44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration279 VXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 11,620 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 11,343 miles

Front Suspension components corroded (All)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 29 Sep 2023 10,914 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened *2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 10,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened *2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 10,619 miles

Front Coil spring corroded *2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened *2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 10,619 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded *2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened *2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 10,348 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 10,217 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 9,813 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 8,399 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
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279 VXR is a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2015 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 44,347 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 279 VXR, 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 11 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 279 VXR registered?

279 VXR is a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is 279 VXR safe to buy?

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