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AJ05 BVB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,157 mi
Last recorded69,157 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 69,157 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 69,142 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 64,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and front flexi blowing, also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f both have slight play ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2019 64,536 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer and front flexi blowing, also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f both have slight play ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 5 May 2018 58,122 miles

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

Offside Rear worn inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 47,862 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 48,164 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,966 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 45,966 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 43,210 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 43,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,415 miles

NSF tyre outer wall marked

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 39,415 miles

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

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

NSF tyre outer wall marked

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,797 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 34,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 31,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,370 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 28,370 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 24,275 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,239 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 20,045 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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AJ05 BVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ05 BVB, 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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AJ05 BVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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