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AK55 JZU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

62,972 mi
Last recorded62,972 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 JZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 62,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,264 miles

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2024 62,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2023 59,722 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 59,718 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 49,680 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 49,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Fail 25 Nov 2019 49,381 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Pass 22 Nov 2018 45,651 miles

Nearside Front tyre - slight damage to side wall

Pass 25 Nov 2017 43,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Fail 24 Nov 2017 43,116 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Pass 25 Nov 2016 40,222 miles

plastic covers fitted not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

plastic covers fitted not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Fail 24 Nov 2016 40,222 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic covers fitted not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

plastic covers fitted not allowing a complete inspection of both outer side sills

Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,657 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 38,657 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 36,869 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 34,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 32,317 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 32,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 29,665 miles

both front tyres worn severely on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2011 29,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn severely on inner edges

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,056 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 27,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 24,491 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,639 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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AK55 JZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 JZU, 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 JZU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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