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AK05 XMG

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XMG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 127,090 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 127,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 114,574 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both osf and osr (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2016 114,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both osf and osr (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2015 104,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 95,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 94,622 miles

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 94,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre starting to wear thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 84,376 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 84,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,561 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,514 miles

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

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

N/S front tyre sidewall damage no cord showing

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,278 miles

some damage found on n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,372 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,893 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 46,658 miles

n/s/r tyre, slightly out of shape

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 XMG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XMG, 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 XMG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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