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AK05 MLU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,010 mi
Last recorded79,010 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 67,817 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,101 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 55,237 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,064 miles

Front drivers seat does not fold forward, is secured in upright position

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 55,064 miles

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

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

Front drivers seat does not fold forward, is secured in upright position

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 54,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 55 15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 55 15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 54,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 55 15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185 55 15 82H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,976 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 53,976 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak suspect water pump ???

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,144 miles

Drive side seat tilt not working - Recommend Repair

Fail 7 Mar 2018 53,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Drive side seat tilt not working - Recommend Repair

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Recommend Replacement (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,379 miles

O/S Front seat tilt mechanism not working Recommend repair

Pass 8 Feb 2016 51,819 miles

drivers seat tilt broken

Fail 17 Feb 2015 50,993 miles

drivers seat dont tilt

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,993 miles

drivers seat dont tilt

Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,624 miles

drivers seat back rest dose not fold down

Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,624 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

drivers seat back rest dose not fold down

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,381 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 48,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,299 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,582 miles

uneven wear on rear tyre treads

Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,582 miles

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

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

uneven wear on rear tyre treads

Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,953 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 25,185 miles

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

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 MLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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