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A26 SMO

2015 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,507 mi
Last recorded79,507 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Corsa44,347 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 SMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 79,507 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear section exhaust fouling axle

Fail 28 May 2026 79,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid/rear join corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 69,969 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,740 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 64,739 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper linkage worn

Offside Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 60,660 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 60,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 47,365 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 47,029 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 47,029 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both inner faces heavy pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light on dash (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2019 45,924 miles
Fail 27 May 2019 45,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 39,840 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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A26 SMO is a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 A26 SMO, 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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A26 SMO is a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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