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AK05 XLG

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,274 mi
Last recorded56,274 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,274 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,274 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2019 50,950 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 50,950 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate cracked

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 40,263 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2018 40,262 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 25,954 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 25,953 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 22,984 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 21,947 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 21,008 miles

nearside rear tyre tread is cracked.

offside rear tyre tread is cracked.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,096 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,164 miles

both front discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,598 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 15,317 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 15,263 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 13,194 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 10,962 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

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 XLG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XLG, 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 XLG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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