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AK55 UCY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,624 mi
Last recorded138,624 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 138,624 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 138,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively baldly worn on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively baldly worn on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 127,657 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 127,657 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 113,469 miles

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

all tyres worn on edge

Fail 16 Feb 2018 113,469 miles

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

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)

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

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

all tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 98,725 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,380 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 54,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 43,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,071 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 15 Feb 2010 23,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 17,521 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 UCY is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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