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2018 VAUXHALL CORSA1.4L PETROL

OS02 ALX

Vehicle Insight Summary

Free vehicle summary for OS02 ALX: 2018 VAUXHALL CORSA (BLACK, PETROL). Mileage: 72,983. MOT: valid. Tax: taxed.

MOT
Valid
Expires 05/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/08/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1398cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 at 72,983 miles. While the record shows a failure on that same date, the immediate pass with no recorded defects indicates that the owner is proactive in rectifying identified issues. The history reflects a consistent pattern of annual passes, suggesting that the core mechanical and structural integrity has remained maintained over the last two years. The mileage profile is consistent with typical annual usage for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,123 miles per year. March 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 11,562 miles, followed by an additional 8,524 miles in the year leading up to the 2026 test. This regularity suggests consistent operation rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for maintaining components like rubber seals and brake systems that prevent seizing or excessive corrosion. Despite the clean test results, the recorded failures in March 2024 and March 2026 indicate that specific components required attention prior to approval. Since the record does not list the specific reasons for these initial failures, a buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components to check for signs of premature wear. Particular attention should be paid to surface corrosion on the exhaust system and structural welds, as these are common areas of failure for this model as they age, regardless of mileage.

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78
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 14:57
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Vauxhall Corsa (OS02 ALX) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2024 and March 2026.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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