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AO05 EMX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,305 mi
Last recorded88,305 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 88,305 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 88,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged retaining clip corroded away (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advanced corrosion to rear axle, bolts and fixings

Pass 19 Jul 2019 83,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

central locking faulty but not effecting operation of doors.

Fail 19 Jul 2019 83,883 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

central locking faulty but not effecting operation of doors.

Pass 3 Aug 2018 78,441 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 78,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 71,235 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 67,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,305 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,786 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,467 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 57,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,691 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,040 miles

hand brake cable corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 50,040 miles

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

hand brake cable corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2009 48,668 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,942 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 EMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EMX, 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 EMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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