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A13 FCB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,381 mi
Last recorded69,381 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 FCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 69,381 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 67,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 65,551 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 62,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 62,723 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 59,302 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 59,294 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 55,753 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

fuel filter corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,340 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2016 51,340 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2015 46,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 15 Oct 2015 46,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2014 43,409 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,497 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 38,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 36,158 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 34,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,686 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf bottom arm bush just started to part

rear tyres just started to wear inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 27,079 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,137 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 15,836 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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A13 FCB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,075 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A13 FCB, 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 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 FCB registered?

A13 FCB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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