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AJ05 BVP

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BVP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,883 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 49,212 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Fail 24 Jan 2013 49,136 miles

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

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 42,608 miles

ns+os rear sections of parking brake cables slight rusting

nsf inner track rod end slight play felt when steering rocked and weight of vehicle on road wheels

parking brake cable slight sticking when released but not binding

rear tyres perishing may need attension in the near future

Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,150 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 36,399 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,509 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,563 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 29,563 miles

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

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

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)

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 BVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVP, 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 BVP is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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