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AF55 GBU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,734 mi
Last recorded112,734 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 112,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 112,585 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 112,588 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,844 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,997 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 101,928 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 98,996 miles

N/S inner c.v boot retainig clip loose

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,942 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

N/S inner c.v boot retainig clip loose

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre worn on inside edge

n/s wiper blade split at ends

Fail 20 Aug 2013 95,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre worn on inside edge

n/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 78,154 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

different size tyre fitted to front axle than rear

metal wheels fitted front axle and alloys at rear

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2011 78,154 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake discs worn and lipped

different size tyre fitted to front axle than rear

metal wheels fitted front axle and alloys at rear

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,652 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,333 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 49,333 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,921 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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AF55 GBU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF55 GBU, 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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AF55 GBU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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