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AP18 BVU

2018 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,160 mi
Last recorded44,160 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Corsa30,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP18 BVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 44,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 39,084 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2025 39,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,066 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 34,066 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Heavily deteriorated / almost split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 29,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2023 29,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 24,362 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 21,645 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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AP18 BVU is a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 30,783 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 AP18 BVU, 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 8 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP18 BVU registered?

AP18 BVU is a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2018.

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