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GC05 COP

2020 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,842 mi
Last recorded44,842 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Corsa27,954 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC05 COP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 44,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 136,229 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 136,209 miles

Body component insecure rear heat shield insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.12 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 2.18 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

reversing lights on all time

Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,684 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 136,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible through cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 34,806 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 135,357 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 30,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 127,155 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 127,075 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 119,997 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 119,997 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,075 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 106,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,502 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 87,430 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 70,160 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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GC05 COP is a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GC05 COP, 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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GC05 COP is a 2020 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2020.

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