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5 LYB

2015 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,398 mi
Last recorded71,398 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Corsa44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 LYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 71,398 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 67,238 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 56,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 56,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 47,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 40,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 215/45 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm @ 215/45 r17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 28,161 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,713 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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5 LYB is a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 5 LYB, 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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5 LYB is a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2015.

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