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DY18 KBU

2018 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,397 mi
Last recorded52,397 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Vauxhall Corsa30,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY18 KBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 52,397 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 52,397 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 43,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 28,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low however unable to conduct close inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top strut mounts/bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 18,971 miles

Both Front Top Strut Mount Slight Play

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Fail 30 Jul 2022 18,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Top Strut Mount Slight Play

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

Handbrake Lever Long Travel

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Pass 28 Jul 2021 15,707 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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DY18 KBU is a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY18 KBU, 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 DY18 KBU registered?

DY18 KBU is a 2018 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2018.

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