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AK55 EHO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,547 mi
Last recorded85,547 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 EHO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 85,547 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 85,431 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter. (7.2.3)

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

slight exhaust blow from centre.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 75,858 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 68,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 59,375 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 59,375 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 51,865 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,262 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 44,262 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,553 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 36,553 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 27,995 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 27,995 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AK55 EHO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AK55 EHO, 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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AK55 EHO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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