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AO05 DTF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 DTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 100,398 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS, LENS DULL.

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY.

Front DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS SWEATY AND PERISHED.

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

SCREEN HAS COMBINATION OFF MARKS.

Fail 22 Jun 2016 100,398 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only REAR WHEELS (3.1.2)

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

BOTH HEADLAMPS, LENS DULL.

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY.

Front DRIVE SHAFT GAITERS SWEATY AND PERISHED.

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

SCREEN HAS COMBINATION OFF MARKS.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,672 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 96,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2014 92,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,736 miles

advise front tryres are wearing on inside edges

Fail 15 Jul 2013 84,736 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

advise front tryres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine sounds noisy

Fail 16 Jul 2012 74,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine sounds noisy

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,505 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,505 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN BUT PASS PERFORMANCE TEST.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,823 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,104 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,329 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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AO05 DTF 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 56.3%.

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 AO05 DTF, 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 DTF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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