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AK55 KCJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,675 mi
Last recorded94,675 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 94,675 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,513 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 92,851 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,397 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 88,397 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 83,822 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 83,770 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 79,367 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 79,367 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,069 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,265 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 63,464 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box small leak (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 57,755 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 57,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 52,292 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 52,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 46,008 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,780 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,331 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 29,257 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 29,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 24,051 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 24,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,007 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 KCJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KCJ, 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 KCJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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