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AE05 CAT

2017 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,038 mi
Last recorded71,038 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Corsa35,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 CAT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 71,038 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 71,038 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 66,091 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,278 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge Going Out Of Shape And Age Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 60,276 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Edge Going Out Of Shape And Age Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 53,273 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 47,090 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 47,088 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 38,508 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 38,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% Across Rear Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 28,402 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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AE05 CAT is a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 35,978 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 AE05 CAT, 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 9 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE05 CAT registered?

AE05 CAT is a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is AE05 CAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 CAT shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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