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AK05 XLL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

77,830 mi
Last recorded77,830 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 77,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0mm -WEARING ON EDGES +BADLY DETEROIRATED OUTER WALL-185/55/15-82H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 13 Apr 2019 77,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0mm -WEARING ON EDGES +BADLY DETEROIRATED OUTER WALL-185/55/15-82H (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 70,896 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 70,896 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour RAINBOW (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour RAINBOW (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 68,348 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre tread worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2017 68,348 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,966 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 53,863 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 53,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,565 miles

both front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 22,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,387 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 18,038 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 18,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 13,566 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 8,590 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 8,590 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 7,190 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 XLL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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