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AL05 DWD

2017 Vauxhall Corsa

Yellow Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,901 mi
Last recorded39,901 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Corsa35,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 DWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 39,901 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 39,797 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 35,070 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 31,643 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 31,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 25,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 25,724 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 16,995 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 15,526 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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 DWD is a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa in Yellow with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AL05 DWD, 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 AL05 DWD registered?

AL05 DWD is a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2017.

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