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AK05 AKU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,252 mi
Last recorded80,252 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 AKU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,252 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 80,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,603 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 73,603 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 68,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,815 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 66,507 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 66,414 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 65,178 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,574 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2018 63,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,656 miles

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

nearside dip beam weak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2017 59,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heatsheild insecure

nearside dip beam weak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,849 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant level low

Fail 3 Aug 2015 47,915 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

coolant level low

Pass 9 Aug 2014 43,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 43,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 40,911 miles

handbrake cables worn plastic guide area

smell of fuel no leak found time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2013 40,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

handbrake cables worn plastic guide area

smell of fuel no leak found time of test

Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,005 miles

Both Rear shock absorber lower bush's perished

Front tyres badly perished

Rear tyres badly perished

passenger front tyre has cuts in sidewall (not through to cords)

passenger rear tyre wearing low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 32,369 miles

advise strong both rear tyres badly perrished and split close to cords

brake pads low

front brake discs worn and pitted

handbrake cables worn plastic guide area

milage display dosnt illuminate

Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,591 miles

front discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn and pitted

impact damage to nearside front tyre

wet test!!

Pass 14 Aug 2008 17,253 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 17,253 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,204 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 16,776 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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AK05 AKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK05 AKU, 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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AK05 AKU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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