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AK05 YTL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,697 mi
Last recorded156,697 miles
Recorded on3 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2016 156,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 156,645 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 145,327 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 145,309 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 142,792 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 142,661 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre inner wall has small cut

Pass 4 Feb 2013 137,228 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 133,263 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge bald

Pass 4 Mar 2011 114,179 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 118,329 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 81,909 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Feb 2009 52,230 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 23,749 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 23,748 miles

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

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 YTL 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 60%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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