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AK05 SHX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,889 mi
Last recorded73,889 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 73,889 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 73,889 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 58,689 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 42,226 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 42,226 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 41,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 41,139 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 39,299 miles

Covers Fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 39,276 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Covers Fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 36,865 miles

Covers Fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2017 36,849 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Covers Fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2016 34,469 miles

Covers Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 32,528 miles

Covers Fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +Deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 29,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front Tyres Deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 26,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 26,184 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust System Deteriorated

N/S Washer Blocked

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 23,852 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 21,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S Rear Tyre Deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2010 18,171 miles

N/S Front Tyre Cracked & Perished

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

O/S Front Tyre Cracked & Perished

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

Rear Registration Plate Slightly Deteriated

Pass 13 May 2009 14,245 miles

slight scuffing of offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 May 2008 10,614 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 SHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SHX, 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 SHX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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