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AK13 HLJ

2013 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,559 mi
Last recorded79,559 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Corsa51,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 HLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 79,559 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 79,559 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,123 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 78,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in light unit (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 72,776 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 72,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,581 miles

condensation n/s/f headlight

Fail 12 Oct 2022 66,581 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

condensation n/s/f headlight

Pass 18 Oct 2021 59,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN LOW ON INNER+OUTER EDGES 185/70/14H (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/70/14 H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in head light (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,945 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front wiper smearing

n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,364 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN LOW ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

SLIGHT/MEDIUM AMOUNT OF PLAY DETECTED IN BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 33,969 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW (APPROX 3-4K)

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 26,364 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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AK13 HLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK13 HLJ, 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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AK13 HLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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