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AK55 KHL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

174,014 mi
Last recorded174,014 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 KHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 174,014 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion present on rear suspension components

outer sill covers fitted (offside and nearside)

Pass 28 Nov 2022 171,133 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 171,133 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation n/s rear (1.1.15 (d))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn off/side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 168,627 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 168,627 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour off/side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low off/side and n/side too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn n/side front suspension bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn off/side top suspension bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure off/side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 166,241 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 166,240 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn OFF FRONT TOP SUSPENSION BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play OFF/SIDE FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected N/FRONT (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2019 161,451 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 158,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 154,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s handbrake low

Pass 19 Apr 2016 149,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 149,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2015 142,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 142,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 130,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 126,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 126,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 2 Sep 2011 118,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 111,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s head lamp no image.

Fail 4 Sep 2010 111,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s head lamp no image.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,276 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 37,320 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 KHL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KHL, 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 KHL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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