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AO05 UEV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,375 mi
Last recorded93,375 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,375 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 93,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 83,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,395 miles

BOTH O/S AND N/S/F TYRES STARTING TOO CRACK ON SIDE WALLS

EML ON

OIL LEAK

REAR BOX HOLED HAS SLIGHT BLOW

Fail 27 Jan 2017 83,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH O/S AND N/S/F TYRES STARTING TOO CRACK ON SIDE WALLS

EML ON

OIL LEAK

REAR BOX HOLED HAS SLIGHT BLOW

Pass 26 Jan 2016 71,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 65,540 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 65,540 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,260 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 63,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,108 miles

hand brake cable support part of bracket missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,597 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,066 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,632 miles

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

slight knock in steering

Fail 4 Mar 2010 36,629 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

slight knock in steering

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,275 miles

slight knock in steering

Fail 18 Mar 2009 30,275 miles

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

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

slight knock in steering

Pass 19 Mar 2008 22,993 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 22,993 miles

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

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AO05 UEV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UEV, 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 UEV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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