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AK05 XLV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,479 mi
Last recorded50,479 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 50,479 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 50,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod to rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod to rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 49,331 miles

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 49,331 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 43,511 miles

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 5 Feb 2024 43,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

under vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 41,296 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 41,295 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 40,912 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,184 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2019 39,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,603 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 36,484 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 36,484 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 34,059 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 29,561 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,076 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 27,130 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 27,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,071 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 24,521 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 21,606 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 21,606 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)

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

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 XLV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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