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AE55 WMX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,422 mi
Last recorded56,422 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 WMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 56,422 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 56,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 54,538 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 54,538 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 52,062 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,412 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 46,807 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 44,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 42,837 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 40,544 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,774 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,089 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 30,089 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 27,724 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 27,724 miles

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

large amount of grease/oil n/s gear box drive shaft area but no apparant leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,274 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 22,715 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)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,039 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 17,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,237 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 14,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,488 miles

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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AE55 WMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE55 WMX, 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 AE55 WMX registered?

AE55 WMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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