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AJ05 KNR

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

253,761 mi
Last recorded253,761 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 KNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 253,761 miles

Car registered as having a petrol engine but has a diesel unit and was teated as such

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush support mounting/bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion meets minimum requirement only (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 245,864 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 241,023 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 236,522 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension Support mounting slightly worn

Fail 24 Jul 2023 236,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension Support mounting slightly worn

Pass 28 Jul 2022 231,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on edge

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 231,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some steel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on edge

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 222,400 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 222,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 217,768 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2020 217,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear Pipes at Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2019 214,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some steel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2018 204,229 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 204,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 174,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 150,194 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 131,909 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 113,483 miles

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 28 Jun 2013 101,928 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 100,928 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 86,869 miles

REAR TYRES INNER EDGES UNEAVEN TREAD WEAR LEGAL AT TEST

Fail 13 Jun 2012 86,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT N/S SLIGHT UNEAVEN BRAKING

REAR TYRES INNER EDGES UNEAVEN TREAD WEAR LEGAL AT TEST

Pass 27 Jun 2011 74,872 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 74,872 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 61,139 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 61,139 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,344 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,801 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 32,882 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,882 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 KNR is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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