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AF05 HGA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,529 mi
Last recorded96,529 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HGA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 96,529 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 96,526 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 83,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replaced asap!!!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge only just legal at time of test recommend replaced asap!! (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing recommend replaced asap!!!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge only just legal at time of test recommend replaced asap!! (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 77,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 May 2021 77,818 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear slight bind on wheel

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,398 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,860 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 63,858 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 53,200 miles

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jan 2014 46,620 miles

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jan 2014 46,619 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,044 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Feb 2013 39,042 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2012 33,202 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 12 Feb 2011 29,667 miles

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 29,667 miles

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

Offside front tyre feathering on inner edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,537 miles

rear brakes req adjustment hand brake travel high

Fail 9 Feb 2010 23,535 miles

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

rear brakes req adjustment hand brake travel high

Fail 10 Feb 2009 17,160 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 17,160 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 11,519 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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AF05 HGA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AF05 HGA, 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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AF05 HGA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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