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AB05 BYS

2015 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

38,196 mi
Last recorded38,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Vauxhall Corsa44,347 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB05 BYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 38,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 38,189 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 29,613 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 28,133 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 28,133 miles

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

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

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))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 25,945 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 22,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 22,026 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 18,357 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 18,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 13,978 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 13,978 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 11,295 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 9,344 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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AB05 BYS is a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc 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 AB05 BYS, 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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AB05 BYS is a 2015 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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