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2013 VAUXHALL CORSA1.2L DIESEL

XX05 ACB

Considering this 2013 VAUXHALL CORSA? It's a DIESEL with a 1248cc engine showing 128,380 miles. MOT is valid and it's taxed for the road. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/03/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
1248cc
Mechanical Assessment
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 with 128,380 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement, as the car has transitioned from failing tests in previous years to clean passes in the two most recent inspections. This recent lack of advisories or defects suggests the previous owner addressed any necessary mechanical or structural repairs to bring the vehicle up to the required testing standard. The mileage profile remains consistent with typical annual usage for a Corsa, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between February 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 9,531 miles, followed by another 7,332 miles between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent internal engine corrosion and keeps braking components from seizing due to neglect. While the most recent records are clean, the failures at 111,519 miles and 121,048 miles indicate the vehicle is prone to specific issues that require intervention. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of failure on high-mileage Vauxalls. Given the age of the vehicle, a close look at structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is also necessary to ensure that the recent pass was not merely a treatment of surface rust that may reappear in future tests.
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 17:37
Mechanic's Historical Review
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 with 128,380 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement, as the car has transitioned from failing tests in previous years to clean passes in the two most recent inspections. This recent lack of advisories or defects suggests the previous owner addressed any necessary mechanical or structural repairs to bring the vehicle up to the required testing standard. The mileage profile remains consistent with typical annual usage for a Corsa, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between February 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 9,531 miles, followed by another 7,332 miles between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent internal engine corrosion and keeps braking components from seizing due to neglect. While the most recent records are clean, the failures at 111,519 miles and 121,048 miles indicate the vehicle is prone to specific issues that require intervention. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of failure on high-mileage Vauxalls. Given the age of the vehicle, a close look at structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches is also necessary to ensure that the recent pass was not merely a treatment of surface rust that may reappear in future tests.
MOT Test History Overview

This 2013 Vauxhall Corsa (XX05 ACB) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2024 to March 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 10 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 2 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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