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AO05 BXY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 94,228 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 94,138 miles

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

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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 88,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sil encer corroded and leaking at both ends. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter split at outer end,leaking grease. (2.5.C.1a)

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 24%

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 88,555 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre sil encer corroded and leaking at both ends. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner gaiter split at outer end,leaking grease. (2.5.C.1a)

advise brake imbalance to offside rear 24%

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 80,444 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 80,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 71,217 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 71,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,311 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 60,310 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,952 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,572 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 38,137 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 34,995 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 31,555 miles

rear tyres starting to wear uneven

Fail 25 Feb 2008 31,554 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear uneven

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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AO05 BXY is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AO05 BXY, 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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AO05 BXY is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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