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AK05 SJO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,971 mi
Last recorded112,971 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 112,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 108,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 108,372 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 101,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine oil level low

rear nearside inner exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 18 Feb 2013 101,261 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil level low

rear nearside inner exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,848 miles

slight play in steering rack end on n/s

Pass 14 Apr 2011 87,919 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 87,919 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 76,751 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 64,160 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 2 May 2008 52,379 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 SJO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJO, 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 SJO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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