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AJ05 GAO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,687 mi
Last recorded125,687 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 125,685 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 115,749 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 111,635 miles

Nearside Front Inner boot split

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

rusting osr brake cable

Fail 21 May 2018 111,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn and gaiter split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner boot split

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

rusting osr brake cable

Pass 25 May 2017 105,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section around silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2017 105,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below limit on inner measured edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section around silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close on inner measured edge approx 2mm

Pass 21 May 2016 97,631 miles

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

Offside Front Outer cv boot clip needs replacing as it is near to failiure

fuel filter heavily corroded attention needed

rear axle area parking brake cables rusting

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2015 89,179 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 89,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,721 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 80,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 72,283 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 72,277 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre in poor condition, stepped wear in tread

Pass 23 May 2012 63,285 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 63,281 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 52,764 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 41,293 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 41,293 miles

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

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 26 May 2009 30,197 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 18,877 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 GAO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GAO, 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 GAO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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