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AK55 SNU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,109 mi
Last recorded125,109 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 SNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 125,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 125,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2019 122,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 119,415 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 117,569 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,069 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 108,417 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 108,417 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 98,935 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 98,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 89,555 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 89,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 78,973 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 78,935 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 71,685 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 71,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 58,307 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 58,307 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2009 45,029 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,369 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 SNU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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