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AL05 DEM

2020 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,042 mi
Last recorded55,042 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Corsa27,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 DEM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 55,042 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 100,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

back box outer sleeve corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2025 100,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

back box outer sleeve corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2025 52,006 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,352 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2023 38,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 88,513 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 88,513 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 86,449 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 86,441 miles

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 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 70,002 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 56,857 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 56,852 miles

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 Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,584 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 33,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 27,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,863 miles

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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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AL05 DEM is a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2020 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 27,954 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 AL05 DEM, 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 6 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL05 DEM registered?

AL05 DEM is a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2020.

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