2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · BU13 MLK
2013 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 76,502 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,502 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU13 MLK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 76,502 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
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BU13 MLK MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Vauxhall Corsa (BU13 MLK) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BU13 MLK Mileage History
- 24/01/202253,227 mi
- 11/01/202358,460 mi+5,233 mi
- 18/01/202464,575 mi+6,115 mi
- 17/01/202569,771 mi+5,196 mi
- 14/01/202676,502 mi+6,731 mi
Average of roughly 5,859 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Our Verdict
This 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0 petrol has
Given the repeated nearside front shock absorber misting noted at both the 2025 and 2026 tests, budget for replacement front shock absorbers soon after purchase — these typically cost £150–£250 fitted for a pair on a Corsa of this age. The 2023 advisory on the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint and dust cover should also be followed up; while the car passed, a ball joint with 'slight play' can deteriorate quickly, so a physical inspection on a ramp is worthwhile. The tyre wear advisories in 2023 and 2026 (both nearside, suggesting possible tracking or suspension geometry issues) point to a four-wheel alignment check, which usually costs £40–£60 and can prevent premature tyre wear on the new set.
Ask the seller for any service history, particularly receipts for cambelt replacement — the 1.0 petrol Corsa uses a timing chain, but the auxiliary drive belt and water pump are worth confirming. Check that the advisories from previous tests have been addressed; if the shock absorbers were replaced, ask for the invoice. Test drive the car over uneven surfaces and listen for knocking from the front, which would suggest the anti-roll bar components have worsened since the 2023 advisory.
The 1.0-litre petrol Corsa is one of the more economical small cars on the market, typically returning 50–55 mpg in mixed driving and up to 60 mpg on a steady run. Road tax (VED) for a 2013 petrol Corsa falls in the £30–£165 band depending on exact CO2 emissions — check the V5C to confirm the precise figure. Insurance should fall into group 3–6 depending on trim, making this an affordable car for younger or first-time buyers.
Routine maintenance is generally cheap, with annual servicing typically costing £120–£200 at an independent garage. The MOT pass rate of 76.2% for the Corsa model is respectable but not exceptional, so set aside a small contingency for wear-and-tear items. Based on fuel, tax, insurance and servicing, expect an annual running cost of around £1,200–£1,500 for a typical driver covering 6,000 miles a year.
Start with the nearside front suspension: push down firmly on each front corner and watch for the car to bounce more than once on release, which would indicate the shock absorbers have worn beyond the 'light misting' stage noted on the 2025 and 2026 MOTs. Inspect the nearside front tyre for uneven shoulder wear — the 2026 advisory specifically noted wear on the outer edge, which can indicate camber issues, worn wishbone bushes, or simply alignment drift. A tracking check is essential before fitting new tyres.
The 2023 advisory flagged the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint; with the car on a ramp, manually check for play by gripping the link and rocking it. Also examine the dust cover for splits, as a deteriorated boot allows water and grit in and accelerates wear. For the exhaust, the 2025 MOT noted a 'slight blow' — listen for a rasping or hissing on cold start, particularly from the joint between the manifold and the front pipe, a known weak point on early 2010s Corsas.
Registered in March 2013, this red 1.0-litre petrol Vauxhall Corsa has covered 76,502 miles across five MOT tests from 2022 to 2026, all of which resulted in passes. The average annual mileage over that period works out to roughly 5,819 miles, broadly in line with the Corsa model's 5,811-mile average. Advisories have clustered around the nearside front suspension (shock absorbers, anti-roll bar components) and tyre wear, with no advisories in 2022 and 2024. The Corsa as a model achieves a 76.2% MOT pass rate across nearly a million vehicles analysed.
Across nearly a million Corsa vehicles analysed, the model achieves a 76.2% MOT pass rate, which is broadly average for the small car class. The most common failure points are headlamp issues, coil springs and exhaust components — items worth specifically inspecting on any Corsa.
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