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AB55 CAL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,312 mi
Last recorded83,312 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 CAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 83,312 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.A.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.A.2)

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,129 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 62,974 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 62,970 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 58,068 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 56,649 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 56,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 51,294 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,826 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,511 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 36,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

TEMP GAUGE INOPERATIVE

crackingto treads on both rear tyres

scuffs to alloy wheels

Fail 8 Oct 2009 36,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

TEMP GAUGE INOPERATIVE

crackingto treads on both rear tyres

scuffs to alloy wheels

Pass 1 Sep 2008 27,101 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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AB55 CAL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AB55 CAL, 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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AB55 CAL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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