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AO05 NTA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

65,667 mi
Last recorded65,667 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 NTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 65,667 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 65,667 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside both headlamps cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 64,366 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 60,096 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2023 55,733 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 51,734 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 48,572 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 48,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 46,016 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 42,262 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 39,970 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 May 2017 39,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 38,182 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 36,602 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 34,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 32,492 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 27,521 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 23,938 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 19,372 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant low.

Pass 19 May 2009 14,974 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 14,974 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 11,785 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 NTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 NTA, 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 NTA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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