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AK55 SLZ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

97,747 mi
Last recorded97,747 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SLZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 93,989 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 93,974 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 93,940 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,403 miles

Nearside Front "Drivers seat" doe's not tilt.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 74,910 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust flex deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 66,055 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust flexible section worn

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 66,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust flexible section worn

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 65,171 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 65,171 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 63,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 63,656 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 61,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,547 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,022 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 53,020 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,585 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 49,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 49,937 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,118 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 42,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 33,978 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 24,990 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 24,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 18,618 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 18,618 miles

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

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 SLZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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