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8240 BY

2013 Vauxhall Corsa

White Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,783 mi
Last recorded64,783 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Corsa51,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8240 BY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 64,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 57,400 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 57,399 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 52,162 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 52,162 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 46,550 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 41,924 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 39,605 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 39,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 34,051 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 34,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 26,283 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 26,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 20,656 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 14,733 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 14,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 10,208 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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8240 BY is a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 51,322 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 8240 BY, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8240 BY registered?

8240 BY is a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 May 2013.

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