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AK05 SYZ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,202 mi
Last recorded110,202 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 SYZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 110,202 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door will open has to be unlocked twice

Fail 15 Mar 2025 109,955 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door will open has to be unlocked twice

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,907 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Underbody corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2024 102,905 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight blue smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 101,646 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 100,485 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 99,121 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 99,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,467 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 97,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 95,553 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 95,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 93,757 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low on inside edge.

small amount of play o/s/f track rod end.

Pass 30 Mar 2017 91,566 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,638 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,004 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 86,004 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,595 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,595 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,242 miles

slight diesel leak from pump area

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,115 miles

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

slight diesel leak from pump area

Pass 25 Mar 2011 68,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,196 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 61,196 miles

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

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

Front brake discs have worn thin and will soon need replacing

Nearside handbrake cable is frayed

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

Rear tyres are wearing slightly lumpy

Pass 3 Apr 2009 53,934 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,710 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 SYZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SYZ, 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 SYZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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