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A1 BPU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Gas bi-fuel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests50 (43 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate86%

Mileage

282,099 mi
Last recorded282,099 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 BPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

43 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 282,099 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2025 106,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER SURFACE CORRISON (ALL AROUND)

Fail 2 Dec 2025 106,486 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER SURFACE CORRISON (ALL AROUND)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 276,894 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 271,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 105,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 268,706 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 264,119 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 263,610 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 257,916 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,590 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 251,567 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 251,567 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 246,885 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 95,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 240,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 232,098 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 94,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 228,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 228,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 224,734 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 94,199 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 218,128 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 218,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 209,561 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 93,404 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 202,844 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 192,859 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 92,807 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 186,370 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 178,809 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 178,809 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 92,105 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 92,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 171,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 164,154 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,434 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 156,198 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 148,413 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,713 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 129,438 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 89,722 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 119,742 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,921 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 87,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,566 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,806 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 78,938 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,222 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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A1 BPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,998cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86%.

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 A1 BPU, 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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A1 BPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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