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AK05 MRU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,828 mi
Last recorded98,828 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 98,828 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 98,822 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2015 97,207 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 97,207 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 95,964 miles

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 22 Apr 2014 95,964 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 93,983 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 93,973 miles

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 Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 90,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn, perished, bald on inside edge and worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 90,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre unevenly worn, perished, bald on inside edge and worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm.

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked and perished.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,660 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 77,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

off side front steering arm play

off side rear tyre cracked & worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

off side front steering arm play

off side rear tyre cracked & worn inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,163 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,242 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 MRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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