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AO05 EXN

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 EXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 89,820 miles

corrosion underbody on some brake components

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 80,695 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,679 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 78,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,541 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 73,541 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 86,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 80,883 miles

Ecu light on

Near side front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jul 2015 80,883 miles

Ecu light on

Near side front tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,298 miles

Centre exhaust has small blow on joint and front flexy deteriated

Ecu light on

Engine keeps cutting out

Near side front inner cv boot deteriated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wind screen scratched

Fail 31 Jul 2014 74,298 miles

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

Centre exhaust has small blow on joint and front flexy deteriated

Ecu light on

Engine keeps cutting out

Near side front inner cv boot deteriated

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wind screen scratched

Fail 8 Aug 2013 64,240 miles

Ecu light on and stalls when idling

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Off side rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wind screen scratched

Pass 8 Aug 2013 64,240 miles

Ecu light on and stalls when idling

Off side rear tyre slightly perished on side walls

Wind screen scratched

Pass 7 Aug 2012 55,363 miles

EML light on

Nearside rack gaiter clip insercure

Slight play in offside inner rack loint

Fail 7 Aug 2012 55,363 miles

EML light on

Nearside rack gaiter clip insercure

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in offside inner rack loint

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,392 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 39,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in near side front anti-roll bar link rod

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,729 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,520 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 EXN is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EXN, 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 EXN is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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