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AJ05 EGY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Lpg 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

217,669 mi
Last recorded217,669 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 EGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 217,669 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2026 217,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 205,636 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front wheel trim slightly loose ok at time of test

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper damaged,but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

slight body damage n/s rear ok at time of test

Pass 4 Jan 2024 192,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body Damaged, but not likely to cause injury

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front bumper slightly damaged,but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Fail 4 Jan 2024 192,915 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside body Damaged, but not likely to cause injury

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine mil on

front bumper slightly damaged,but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 5 Jan 2023 178,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 164,789 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 150,534 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2021 150,531 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 133,538 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Mid section has slight leak & cracked, advise replacement soon

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre is replaced soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front headlight lens damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tailpipe hanger broken

Pass 29 Jan 2019 114,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 114,015 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 96,851 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured osf + osr (1.4.A.2f)

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

Handbrake poor until final few clicks

Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,849 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlight + bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear. x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured osf + osr (1.4.A.2f)

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

Handbrake poor until final few clicks

Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,617 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 68,082 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 67,939 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (8.2.2)

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

Both rear and offside front tyres wearing inner edges.

Internal headlight adjuster altered to check aim.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 55,462 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jan 2015 55,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,451 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 43,448 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2013 29,877 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces becoming worn.

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,353 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 18,353 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 17,249 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 15,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,470 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 11,277 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 EGY is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 EGY, 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 EGY is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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