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FA52 TOM

2021 Vauxhall Corsa

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,179 mi
Last recorded48,179 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2021 Vauxhall Corsa23,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA52 TOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 48,179 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2025 61,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 44,050 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 44,050 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 53,981 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 53,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 31,699 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 52,435 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 27 Nov 2023 52,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 28 Nov 2022 47,885 miles

coolant level low

Pass 30 Nov 2021 43,046 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 42,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,404 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 34,928 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 34,928 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 30,041 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine/under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Fail 19 Oct 2018 30,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

some engine/under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some engine/under body components

Pass 31 Oct 2017 25,237 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and osr (4.1.E.1)

wipers poor

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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FA52 TOM is a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,273 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 FA52 TOM, 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 5 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FA52 TOM is a 2021 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 September 2021.

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