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AD05 DTF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

111,825 mi
Last recorded111,825 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 111,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s brake pads worn more than o/s

signs of oil in coolant

Fail 19 Jul 2021 111,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

n/s brake pads worn more than o/s

signs of oil in coolant

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,420 miles

HANDBRAKE 54% UNBALANCED ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENT

LENS MISSING FROM OFFSIDE INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 Jul 2020 107,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LENS DETERIORATED NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced LENS DETERIORATED NO PATTERN (4.1.4 (a))

HANDBRAKE 54% UNBALANCED ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENT

LENS MISSING FROM OFFSIDE INDICATOR SIDE REPEATER

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Jul 2019 103,004 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE FADED AND THE NEAR SIDE JUST PASSES TODAYS MOT TEST.

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 103,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

BOTH HEAD LAMP LENSES ARE FADED AND THE NEAR SIDE JUST PASSES TODAYS MOT TEST.

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,700 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMP LENSES JUST PASS TODAYS MOT TEST.THE LENSES HAVE DETERIORATED AND ARE TARNISHED.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

THE NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Fail 9 Jul 2018 98,700 miles

BOTH HEAD LAMP LENSES JUST PASS TODAYS MOT TEST.THE LENSES HAVE DETERIORATED AND ARE TARNISHED.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

THE NEAR SIDE FRONT BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 4 Jul 2017 93,141 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 93,141 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 86,775 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os,ns (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 79,035 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front outer c.v boots deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly when rotated by hand and have a imbalance across them during service brake test

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2015 79,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front outer c.v boots deteriorated

nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly when rotated by hand and have a imbalance across them during service brake test

nearside front brake binding when rotated by hand

nearside front wheel bearing could not be tested

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2014 73,195 miles

bonnet release lever found to be broken.

small amount of brake bind on the near side front.

there is some repaired damage in zone A.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,824 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 69,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust box corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 63,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the edges

Fail 9 Jul 2012 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,178 miles

both front tyres are wearing low on the edges

Fail 9 Jul 2011 60,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are wearing low on the edges

Pass 26 Jun 2010 55,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,692 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,577 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 38,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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AD05 DTF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD05 DTF, 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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AD05 DTF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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