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AK55 UEF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

81,737 mi
Last recorded81,737 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 81,737 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 81,737 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,475 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 74,912 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 74,908 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 72,467 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 70,338 miles

coolant staining at water pump

n/s/f wheel rim buckled

slight play,n/s steering rack,n/s/r tyre perished,,

Fail 26 Jun 2020 70,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant staining at water pump

n/s/f wheel rim buckled

slight play,n/s steering rack,n/s/r tyre perished,,

Pass 13 May 2019 66,653 miles

play in both inner steering rack joint areas , n/s worse .

Fail 3 May 2019 66,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 62,047 miles

both sub frames corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 62,047 miles

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

both sub frames corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 57,695 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 57,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,130 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,245 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 50,245 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,617 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 43,198 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 39,420 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 39,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

1.nail in os/r tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 35,570 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,570 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,792 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,853 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)

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 UEF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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