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AO05 BYH

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

106,659 mi
Last recorded106,659 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 BYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 106,659 miles

Front Tyres cutting out inner edge wearing thin

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 106,659 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyres cutting out inner edge wearing thin

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,657 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front inner rack arm has slight movement in it

Pass 20 Jan 2016 92,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 92,567 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 86,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 86,600 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 79,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 79,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 74,608 miles

engine runs lumpy sometimes

front brake pipes pitted/corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2013 74,608 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine runs lumpy sometimes

front brake pipes pitted/corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,427 miles

front tyres stating to wear on inside edges

near side rear tyre stating to show cracks

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres stating to wear on inside edges

near side rear tyre stating to show cracks

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen damaged[stone chips]

Fail 17 Mar 2011 62,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

screen damaged[stone chips]

Pass 4 Mar 2010 56,393 miles

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

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2010 56,393 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off side rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2009 50,503 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 50,503 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,145 miles

front brake discs poor condition,front brake pads low

handbrake cables rusty

Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,145 miles

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

front brake discs poor condition,front brake pads low

handbrake cables rusty

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 BYH is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AO05 BYH, 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 BYH is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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