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AJ05 LJO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,036 mi
Last recorded77,036 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 LJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 77,036 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 71,302 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 71,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 68,117 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 68,101 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Door mirror damaged outer

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,815 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output O/S/F and N/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 62,293 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp poor output

Pass 8 Jun 2019 57,581 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft inner gaiter slight dammage

Nearside Front suspension arm lower ball joint dust cover slightly damage and has slight play

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

chip on windscreen

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,231 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,485 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside

Fail 23 Jun 2017 50,481 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Jun 2016 49,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,126 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from gear box area

Fail 18 Jun 2015 46,067 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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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

oil leak from engine area

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,576 miles

both rear tyres perished.

chip in windscreen outside zone A not exceeding 40 mm.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 20 Jun 2013 36,844 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 36,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,225 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 33,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,598 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on inner edge.

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

offside front tyre low on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,796 miles

exhaust slightly blowing at centre pipe

front discs lightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,973 miles

exhaust centre pipe slightly blowing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,819 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 LJO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJO, 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 LJO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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