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AF05 WTU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,038 mi
Last recorded110,038 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 110,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 110,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre worn both edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Outer gaitor perished

Fail 24 Mar 2017 104,005 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)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Outer gaitor perished

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on inner wall

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,576 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 84,576 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 69,777 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering arm joint

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside steering arm joint

Pass 2 Mar 2013 57,728 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 57,721 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,396 miles

offside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm (legal limit)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 47,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm (legal limit)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,147 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,473 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 17,620 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 WTU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

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

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