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AF05 XBM

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,548 mi
Last recorded105,548 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 105,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 105,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 97,637 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 97,515 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 90,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 87,013 miles

headlamps are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better

Fail 11 Jun 2021 87,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

headlamps are slightly deteriorated beam images could be better

Pass 2 Apr 2020 70,693 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 61,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

slight blow from exhaust middle section

Pass 16 Jan 2018 59,305 miles

corrosion and slight blow to middle section exhaust

Fail 16 Jan 2018 59,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

corrosion and slight blow to middle section exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2017 56,613 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 53,593 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Nov 2014 49,857 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,572 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,754 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,631 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,893 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 14,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 14,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,907 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 8,131 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 XBM is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XBM, 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 XBM is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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