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AJ05 KNK

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,341 mi
Last recorded120,341 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 120,341 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

undercarriage allover slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

evidence of n/s/f tyre fowling inner wheel arch but no contact found during lock to lock check also n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2017 113,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and showing signs of age (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

evidence of n/s/f tyre fowling inner wheel arch but no contact found during lock to lock check also n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil and coolant levels low

Pass 24 Sep 2016 108,458 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 106,300 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 106,292 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated shattered (6.3.1d)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front gash in sidewall

Fail 17 Sep 2015 106,184 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s both rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both inner rack ends play

corroson on all 4 brake hose ferrules ./

ex back box hangers corroding ./

front no plate cracked ./

n/s/f tyre outer sidwall damage ./

slight white n/s/r brake light ./

Fail 24 Sep 2014 97,128 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,128 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,819 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 84,468 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 84,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 72,391 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 72,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filter coroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 67,626 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake discs in poor condition

handbrake feels notchy

n/s tie rod end worn

Pass 22 Aug 2009 61,134 miles

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 10 May 2008 50,907 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 KNK is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KNK, 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 KNK is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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