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AK05 XMS

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

92,066 mi
Last recorded92,066 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XMS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 92,066 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension parts/rear exhaust box getting rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2020 88,901 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges and getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 88,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inside edges and getting close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 86,482 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

REAR EXHAUST RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING RACK JOINT

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,475 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK END

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,375 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S RACK END

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,383 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 81,383 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,267 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2015 64,964 miles

rear tyres perishing and cracking advise renewal

Fail 27 Jun 2015 64,903 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres perishing and cracking advise renewal

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,152 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 56,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 50,768 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 50,768 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front wiperblades noisy/drag

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

parking brake cables corroded and sticking in pivot points

Pass 16 May 2012 43,045 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,542 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 34,542 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished and cracked on side walls

Pass 18 May 2010 27,638 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 27,638 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 19,173 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 19,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 10,891 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 XMS is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XMS, 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 XMS is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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