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AF05 VKZ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,038 mi
Last recorded66,038 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VKZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Aug 2019 66,038 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2018 65,257 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jun 2018 65,257 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 63,186 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 62,988 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 53,630 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Mar 2015 50,768 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Mar 2015 50,768 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2014 49,707 miles

centre silencer corroded

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,878 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Mar 2013 47,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,085 miles

Near side rear hand brake cable starting to rust slightly.

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2012 46,085 miles

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

Near side rear hand brake cable starting to rust slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,228 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 26,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 20,215 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,034 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKZ, 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 VKZ registered?

AF05 VKZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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