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AR09 SAM

2020 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

53,151 mi
Last recorded53,151 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Corsa27,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR09 SAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 53,151 miles

Nearside Rear lamp has a crack at base of lamp

Pass 28 May 2025 66,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 43,112 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2024 43,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 60,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,620 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,053 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 24,895 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 24,895 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 46,576 miles

Nearside door mirror

Pass 28 May 2021 36,609 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 30,112 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 30,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 27,835 miles

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

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))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 22,977 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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AR09 SAM is a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AR09 SAM, 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 AR09 SAM registered?

AR09 SAM is a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 January 2020.

Is AR09 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR09 SAM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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