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AJ05 BWB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,384 mi
Last recorded155,384 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 BWB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 155,384 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 147,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 143,090 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 143,090 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,644 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 123,644 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 84,000 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2014 83,487 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 83,487 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 78,610 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 78,600 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 69,606 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,194 miles

centre exhaust blowing

slight play n/s track rod end ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Fail 28 Apr 2011 63,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust blowing

slight play n/s track rod end ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 28 Apr 2010 56,430 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 56,374 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,643 miles

Both rear tyres tread wearing uneven

Fail 25 Apr 2009 47,618 miles

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

Both rear tyres tread wearing uneven

Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,775 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 BWB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ05 BWB, 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 BWB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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