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AE05 XZO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,102 mi
Last recorded92,102 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 XZO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 92,102 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 92,102 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 83,418 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 83,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened both side (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,797 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,797 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 69,866 miles

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

oil around sump area

wipers smeary

Fail 12 Aug 2014 69,865 miles

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

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

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

oil around sump area

wipers smeary

Pass 25 May 2013 68,022 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 65,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front outer c/v gators twisted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,433 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 53,690 miles

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

exhaust deteriated/leaking

washer fluid level low

water in offside rear fog lamp

Fail 17 Jun 2010 53,690 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated/leaking

washer fluid level low

water in offside rear fog lamp

Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,802 miles

coolant level low

front brake discs/pads worn

handbrake effort low

interior mirror loose

Fail 17 Jun 2009 41,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

coolant level low

front brake discs/pads worn

interior mirror loose

Pass 17 Jun 2008 31,291 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 31,291 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AE05 XZO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AE05 XZO, 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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AE05 XZO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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