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C20 AYE

1997 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,109 mi
Last recorded52,109 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Corsa75,895 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 AYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 52,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2025 52,004 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,474 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 50,768 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 45,110 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,467 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 44,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2017 43,844 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 43,839 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 43,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 43,190 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 43,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 42,720 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 42,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,232 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,672 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 40,950 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,320 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,754 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 37,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 34,434 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 34,434 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,515 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 27,366 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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C20 AYE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 75,895 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C20 AYE, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C20 AYE registered?

C20 AYE is a 1997 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is C20 AYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 AYE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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