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AO05 NSY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,517 mi
Last recorded110,517 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 110,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Central Exhaust middle box surface corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under vehicle side covered with engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 110,517 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heat shield loose

Central Exhaust middle box surface corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under vehicle side covered with engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 103,050 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 94,969 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 94,969 miles

Emissions unable to be completed drive belt split with bits missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed no water in car (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play will need inner as well (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt will need inner as well (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 93,001 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 92,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 92,734 miles

Emissions not tested Due to vehicle over heating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 92,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,116 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,032 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 80,267 miles

exhaust center box is corroded and has a slight gas leak

n/s/f indicator slightly discoloured

n/s/f tie rod (inner track rod) has slight play

o/s/f link bar ball joint has slight play

parking brake cable is slightly corroded.

rear cross member is slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight exhaust gas leak from centre box

Fail 13 Apr 2017 72,059 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight exhaust gas leak from centre box

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,081 miles

slight exhaust gas leak from centre box

slight play on n/s tie rod (inner track rod end)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 67,081 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight exhaust gas leak from centre box

slight play on n/s tie rod (inner track rod end)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 60,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 60,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,433 miles

rear tyres are starting to crack on shoulders

Fail 16 Apr 2014 54,433 miles

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

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

rear tyres are starting to crack on shoulders

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,317 miles

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

rear tyres are cracking on outer shoulders

Fail 29 Apr 2013 40,317 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

rear tyres are cracking on outer shoulders

Fail 13 Apr 2012 30,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,317 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,122 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 12,764 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 12,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 6,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 5,841 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 5,841 miles

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

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 NSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NSY, 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 NSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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