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AK05 OVB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,385 mi
Last recorded66,385 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 66,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,798 miles

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

parkbrake performance low

Fail 16 Jun 2012 58,798 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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 Jun 2011 48,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play evident nearside track rod

Fail 13 Jun 2011 48,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play evident nearside track rod

Pass 16 Jun 2010 41,769 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,313 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

screen damage zone A

Fail 15 Jun 2009 32,309 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

screen damage zone A

Pass 1 Sep 2008 28,158 miles

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

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 OVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OVB, 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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What year was AK05 OVB registered?

AK05 OVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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