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AK05 TAV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 125,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 125,745 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bulge in tyre as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 125,745 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Bulge in tyre as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 125,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 112,156 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front inner rack-ends have slight play

front exhaust flexi has a minor leak and corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2020 112,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front inner rack-ends have slight play

front exhaust flexi has a minor leak and corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

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

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 106,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

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

chips in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,207 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F & O/S/R. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Slight play found at wheel.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2018

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S very weak & O/S No effort. (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F & O/S/R. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Slight play found at wheel.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 95,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 95,018 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 86,951 miles

slight brake bind at OSR wheel

NS wiper split/slightly smears windscreen

OSF brake pipe corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

Offside headlight aim beam image poor

chip(s) in windscreen

minor exhaust blow

Fail 24 May 2016 86,945 miles

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

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

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

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

OSF brake pipe corroded

OSR brake pipe corroded

Offside headlight aim beam image poor

chip(s) in windscreen

minor exhaust blow

slight brake bind at OSR wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2015 77,955 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split and scratching screen

slight play in steering rack internal bushing.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,473 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 63,461 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,669 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

ns main beam bulb incorrectly focused

Pass 10 Apr 2012 52,011 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 37,604 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 37,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 27,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,182 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 18,834 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,834 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 TAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TAV, 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 TAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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