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ET17 GMU

2017 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Vauxhall Corsa35,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET17 GMU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 71,671 miles

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 17 Dec 2025 71,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 18 Dec 2024 62,671 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 53,733 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 44,433 miles

Front shock absorber top mounts becoming worn

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating on pouter sidewall

all wheel-rims damaged

brake fluid showing signs of contamination

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2021 34,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall,badly worn on outer edge,becoming low on tread

all wheel-rims damaged

front shock absorber top mounts becoming worn

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 9 Dec 2020 28,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2020

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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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ET17 GMU is a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 ET17 GMU, 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 ET17 GMU registered?

ET17 GMU is a 2017 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 June 2017.

Is ET17 GMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET17 GMU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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