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AC05 UTC

2013 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,308 mi
Last recorded99,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Corsa51,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 UTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 99,308 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 99,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 92,189 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,914 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 85,914 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 82,331 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 82,331 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 71,032 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 71,032 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Central Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 60,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 60,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 55,744 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2021 55,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Exhaust Box Deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,138 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 45,138 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 36,597 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust Box Starting to Deteriorate

Pass 16 Sep 2017 34,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 26,304 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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AC05 UTC is a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 51,322 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 AC05 UTC, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AC05 UTC is a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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