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AK05 TCZ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,400 mi
Last recorded98,400 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 TCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 98,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge - 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 92,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion in places

Fail 20 Dec 2023 92,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-55-15 borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

corrosion in places

Pass 22 Dec 2022 85,846 miles

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

Front Nearside and Offside Seat Belt Recoil Operation Poor

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Wearing Slightly on Inner Edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2022 85,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Nearside and Offside Seat Belt Recoil Operation Poor

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Wearing Slightly on Inner Edge

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,195 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2021 75,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2021 74,547 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 74,547 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 72,208 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,903 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 68,903 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 64,347 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 64,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,559 miles

N/S/F inner cv boot perished and leaking slightly but preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack arm joint

Pass 11 Mar 2015 51,638 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 51,638 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,414 miles

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,253 miles

nearside front headlight aim on lower limit

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 44,253 miles

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

nearside front headlight aim on lower limit

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 38,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 35,394 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,121 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 18,001 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 27 Mar 2009 18,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,870 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 TCZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol 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 TCZ, 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 TCZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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