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AK05 XLY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,425 mi
Last recorded206,425 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 206,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 206,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 194,122 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 189,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2015 189,655 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear exhaust rubber mounting pulled off

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 173,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 164,945 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 158,991 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN SLIGHTLY UNEVEN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHTLY MARKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 20 Apr 2011 133,607 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BARS TO STRUTS

Pass 20 Apr 2011 133,607 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT STABILIZER BARS TO STRUTS

Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,342 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 6 Apr 2010 106,328 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Apr 2009 80,918 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES OF TYRES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Fail 8 Apr 2009 80,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGES OF TYRES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE OF STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,768 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 XLY is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 XLY, 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 XLY is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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