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AK55 KCE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,687 mi
Last recorded68,687 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 68,687 miles

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

Oil leak

bonnet hard to open

centre exhaust box corroded/holed/slight leak

engine slightly tappy

handbrake lever travel very high

knock/slight play from lower steering column universal joints

n/s/r tyre losing shape

rear exhaust mount broken

wipers intermittent non parking

Fail 2 May 2013 68,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

bonnet hard to open

centre exhaust box corroded/holed/slight leak

engine slightly tappy

handbrake lever travel very high

knock/slight play from lower steering column universal joints

n/s/r tyre losing shape

rear exhaust mount broken

wipers intermittent non parking

Pass 11 May 2012 61,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one of two exhaust brackets broken

Fail 9 May 2012 61,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

one of two exhaust brackets broken

Pass 30 Apr 2011 50,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing,n/s/r loose

rear tyres starting to lose shape

Fail 28 Apr 2011 50,783 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing,n/s/r loose

rear tyres starting to lose shape

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,780 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blades poor

front wiper motor not parking in rest position

handbrake req's adjustment

o/s/f outer cv joint noisy

Fail 15 Apr 2010 40,780 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blades poor

front wiper motor not parking in rest position

handbrake req's adjustment

o/s/f outer cv joint noisy

Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,204 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 KCE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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