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AD54 KUV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,831 mi
Last recorded104,831 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 KUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 104,831 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 104,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 75,765 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 70,790 miles

exhaust system corroded, springs corroded, tyres on limit, brake discs worn.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 61,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn (185/55r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear water in footwell

Fail 12 Feb 2021 61,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear water in footwell

hand-brake reading = n/s 23 o/s 31

Pass 8 Feb 2020 51,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing + wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 51,025 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(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing + wearing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components & front headlamp covers slightly faded/clouded

Pass 18 Jan 2018 44,049 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

front offside brake slight binding

Pass 18 Jan 2017 41,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2016 39,178 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Jan 2015 36,022 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,191 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,831 miles

play in steering rack nearside

Fail 23 Jan 2013 29,825 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

play in steering rack nearside

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,210 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 22,017 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,017 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 17,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 17,192 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 13,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2008 9,484 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 9,475 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD54 KUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AD54 KUV, 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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AD54 KUV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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