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AK05 SYU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,140 mi
Last recorded141,140 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 141,140 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 128,834 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 128,834 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust bracket is corroded of but exhaust is still secure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,416 miles

Front tyres cracked in tread

N/s/f inner c/v gaiter deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Slight corrosion some brake pipes and ferrules

Pass 29 May 2015 106,587 miles

exhaust centre box slight leak

oil leak

Fail 23 May 2015 106,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust centre box slight leak

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 96,212 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

o/s/r tyre is slightly wearing on the inner edge

Pass 18 May 2013 85,007 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 4 May 2012 72,940 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 72,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 59,951 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

manigment light on

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,494 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,302 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 35,302 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 24,431 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 SYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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