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AF05 HGC

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

111,679 mi
Last recorded111,679 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,679 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 111,679 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Broken (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 102,204 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 102,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,406 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 69,030 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,697 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 52,686 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rack end ball joints worn

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,081 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,748 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,748 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,666 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 19,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 12,790 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 8,046 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 7,886 miles

advise lift in steering rack ram

Fail 29 Feb 2008 7,886 miles

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

advise lift in steering rack ram

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 HGC is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF05 HGC, 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 AF05 HGC registered?

AF05 HGC is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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