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AK55 ZVF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,034 mi
Last recorded124,034 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 124,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,567 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 123,567 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 119,846 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 110,953 miles

centre exhaust silencer minor blow - temporary repair

exhaust system / rear brake hose ferrules / fuel tank straps / front subframe and suspension arms - Corroding

nearside and offside front tyres on limit - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front dipped beam light output slightly reduced

offside front wiper splitting

rear exhaust silencer mount bracket fractured

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Nov 2012 99,982 miles

centre exhaust silencer blow - STRONG ADVICE

front exhaust downpipe flexible joint fracture - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket fractured

Fail 24 Nov 2012 99,922 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer blow - STRONG ADVICE

front exhaust downpipe flexible joint fracture - STRONG ADVICE

rear exhaust silencer hanger bracket fractured

Pass 28 Nov 2011 86,297 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

offside front track rod end slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2011 86,158 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

offside front track rod end slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2010 71,180 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 58,284 miles

centre exhaust silencer weld cracked - minor blow - STRONG ADVICE

front brake pads getting low

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,484 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers smeary

Fail 17 Nov 2008 43,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper blade perished

wipers smeary

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 ZVF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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