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AF05 HHW

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

194,915 mi
Last recorded194,915 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 HHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 194,915 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 184,714 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 174,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front foglamp assys loose!

distance recorder illumination not working!

nearside front tyre pressure very low!

Fail 2 Mar 2015 174,659 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sides front foglamp assys loose!

distance recorder illumination not working!

nearside front tyre pressure very low!

Pass 6 Mar 2014 156,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

plastic covers fitted to sills not allowing full inspection

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Mar 2013 139,051 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 119,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

distance recorder illumination not working!

front brake discs worn!

minor marks in screen!

Fail 3 Mar 2012 118,865 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

distance recorder illumination not working!

front brake discs worn!

minor marks in screen!

Pass 9 Mar 2011 102,597 miles

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

Oil leak

engine oil just on stick!

front brake discs slight wear!

minor marks in screen!

nearside front foglamp assy loose!

noises in front of engine!

Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Oil leak

engine oil just on stick!

front brake discs slight wear!

minor marks in screen!

nearside front foglamp assy loose!

noises in front of engine!

nearside mirror glass damaged adversly affecting drivers view!

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,528 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 21 Feb 2009 68,043 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 52,000 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 HHW is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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