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AF05 MXG

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 104,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 99,400 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 96,845 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 92,701 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Back Box Hangers Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 92,701 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Back Box Hangers Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,625 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 84,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 Working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 76,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,364 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2019 68,842 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

osf wind screen is damage

Fail 18 Feb 2019 68,832 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

osf wind screen is damage

Pass 1 Feb 2018 58,766 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

E/M/L on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

winter tyres fitted on rear axle only

Fail 30 Jan 2018 58,764 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

E/M/L on dash

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust deteriorated

rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

winter tyres fitted on rear axle only

Pass 10 Feb 2017 48,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer edges and has cut to cords but smaller than 25mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge 185/55r15 86H (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 48,568 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner and outer edges and has cut to cords but smaller than 25mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge 185/55r15 86H (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,067 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,786 miles

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking side wall

Fail 4 Mar 2015 33,786 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,579 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,041 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,696 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 21,697 miles

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

rear wiper split

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 MXG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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