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AJ55 RJV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,672 mi
Last recorded43,672 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RJV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 43,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre, (6.1.2 (a))

front and centre exhaust deteriorated but still secure.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner c.v. gaiter slightly deteriorated,

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

front and centre exhaust deteriorated but still secure at time of test.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 43,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working stopped during test, (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner c.v. gaiter slightly deteriorated,

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

front and centre exhaust deteriorated but still secure at time of test.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 3 May 2017 42,749 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front and centre exhaust deteriorated.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 42,748 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened park brake cable, (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall split to cords, (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside wiper rubber split,

Oil leak ()

front and centre exhaust deteriorated.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,768 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre has perish cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 37,980 miles

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

fuel filter coroded.

n/s rear tyre cracked/perished.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 37,980 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel filter coroded.

n/s rear tyre cracked/perished.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,227 miles

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

both wiper rubbers split on ends.

fuel filter corroded.

oil leak from engine.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 33,566 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 33,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 25,316 miles

nearside front tyre has small cuts in tread and slightly perrished

rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 15 Apr 2011 25,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,110 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,797 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,293 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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AJ55 RJV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ55 RJV, 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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AJ55 RJV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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