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ACH 985A

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,045 mi
Last recorded32,045 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACH 985A
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 32,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box support insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2022 25,156 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 25,156 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,866 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019
Fail 21 Mar 2019

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on in inside edges

Pass 9 Mar 2018 26,720 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 26,715 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,181 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 25,552 miles

OSR tyre cracking on outside edge

Fail 17 Mar 2016 25,552 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

OSR tyre cracking on outside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 24,744 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,225 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,604 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 23,603 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,463 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,802 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 17,208 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 15,395 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 15,395 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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ACH 985A is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ACH 985A, 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 ACH 985A registered?

ACH 985A is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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