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AJ05 RUA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

117,467 mi
Last recorded117,467 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 RUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 117,467 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 117,467 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 111,756 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 105,931 miles

parking brake efficency only just met limits

Pass 16 Sep 2015 99,712 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 99,704 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box/engine mount (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 94,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 94,273 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 94,273 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 88,985 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,670 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 83,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 77,745 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 77,745 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 69,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE : Front discs pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2009 56,742 miles

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

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)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 56,742 miles

Offside 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)

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 45,110 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 RUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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