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AK05 KJA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,010 mi
Last recorded94,010 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 54,942 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Apr 2016 54,837 miles

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

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Apr 2015 44,571 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 33,295 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 33,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,912 miles

O/S cv gaiter slight weep

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,460 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,703 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 20,617 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 18,371 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coolant over full

slight damage to the handbrake lever

Fail 2 Apr 2009 15,727 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

coolant over full

slight damage to the handbrake lever

Pass 14 Mar 2008 14,986 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 KJA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KJA, 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 KJA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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