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AO05 EMJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,826 mi
Last recorded146,826 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 146,826 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 143,320 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 143,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2019 140,185 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 131,898 miles

Front Both tyres worn unevenly

Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,632 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 128,625 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 120,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,548 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2014 102,900 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,559 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 96,556 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,419 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 89,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,204 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 72,818 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 72,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,072 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 67,005 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,268 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 EMJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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