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AF05 VLE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,356 mi
Last recorded116,356 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 116,356 miles

Central Brake light not working (not connected)

Offside Rear Tyre low pressure

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 116,356 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Central Brake light not working (not connected)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre low pressure

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 116,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rim bent (4.1.D.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016
Fail 22 Dec 2016 94,314 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 70,646 miles

mid box att soon exhaust

Fail 30 Dec 2015 70,645 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

mid box att soon exhaust

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake light not working

near side inner cv boot split

Fail 9 Feb 2015 68,027 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre brake light not working

near side inner cv boot split

off side rear brake binding

Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,292 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 60,292 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 51,700 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 51,698 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,793 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 21,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,613 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 16,613 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,639 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 VLE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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