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AK05 EZB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,409 mi
Last recorded99,409 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 EZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 99,409 miles

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

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Engine timing chain rattle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box heavily corroded/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror body damaged/very loose.(Interior mirror fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside front, outer wheel arch plastic covers missing. No sharp edges.

Offside headlight, bottom mounting loose/broken

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails, around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2021 99,407 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split at ends (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering rack inner joint heavily worn/loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine timing chain rattle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box heavily corroded/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flexible joint deteriorated/slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror body damaged/very loose.(Interior mirror fitted (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW . Inner edge nearly through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside and nearside front, outer wheel arch plastic covers missing. No sharp edges.

Offside headlight, bottom mounting loose/broken

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails, around axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 90,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 90,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 78,955 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 69,961 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 69,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 58,940 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn nearside slightly noisy at full lock (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 58,940 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn nearside slightly noisy at full lock (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,719 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 41,526 miles

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight oil leak at oil switch

speedometer odd display not illuminated

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,526 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak at oil switch

speedometer odd display not illuminated

Pass 23 Aug 2013 35,122 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,122 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,984 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,709 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 15,709 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,454 miles

nearside front wheel arch spat damaged

nearside rear bumper damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,643 miles

nearside door mirror rear cover missing

nerarside front wheel arch trim damaged

slight accident damage nearside front /nearside/ nearside rear / rear

Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,877 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 9,791 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 9,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 EZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK05 EZB, 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 EZB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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