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AF05 HGU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,271 mi
Last recorded45,271 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,271 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 45,196 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 38,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 33,028 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

offside inner steering arm ball joint has play ( in steering rack

parking brake has only just met the minimum requirement to pass

Pass 17 Dec 2014 28,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 26,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 26,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 24,535 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 22,390 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,043 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,447 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Jan 2009 15,030 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 12,276 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 HGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HGU, 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 HGU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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