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AFZ 9970

2010 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,517 mi
Last recorded91,517 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Vauxhall Corsa57,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 9970
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 91,517 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 87,074 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))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,243 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))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 81,043 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 81,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,105 miles

exhaust centre box has corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2022 77,105 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre box has corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2021 72,964 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 72,961 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,259 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 60,544 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 55,667 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 50,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have a lip on disc (3.5.1i)

Front tyres starting to crack in the tread both

Rear tyres starting to crack on the sidewalls both

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,021 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 44,029 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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AFZ 9970 is a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2010 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 57,337 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 AFZ 9970, 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 16 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AFZ 9970 is a 2010 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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