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AF05 MXL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,199 mi
Last recorded119,199 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 119,199 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 112,306 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,699 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 107,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 100,593 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside wing/bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pipe to flexi pipe retaining clip very corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and damage to outer sidewall

Fail 8 Apr 2019 100,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside wing/bumper damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake pipe to flexi pipe retaining clip very corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge and damage to outer sidewall

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,936 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,423 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 79,276 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 79,276 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,516 miles

osf and nsr tyre 2mm.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,720 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 62,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,082 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,741 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,364 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 MXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MXL, 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 MXL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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