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AJ05 RVC

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,137 mi
Last recorded125,137 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 125,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Minor chips on front windscreen.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer mounting missing.

Fail 1 Sep 2015 125,135 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear. (3.6.B.4e)

Minor chips on front windscreen.

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

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear silencer mounting missing.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 119,059 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 119,058 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil & coolant low

strands of broken drive belt on pulley

Pass 20 Sep 2013 109,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 109,019 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n /s/r tyre edge wear

rear silencer front mtg missing

Pass 2 Jun 2012 91,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 91,959 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 73,291 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 73,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 62,181 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,671 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 37,210 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 RVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RVC, 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 RVC is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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