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AO05 UFS

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flexi worn and rear box outer case in poor condition.

front lower sub frame heavily corroded.

n/s/f wheel arch outer plastic trim missing.

only just met parking brake requirement o/s low reading

orange car/spanner light on dash.

various oil and coolant leaks.

Fail 8 Sep 2022

Fuel system component leaking metal pipe along vehicle underside o/s floor and fuel filter area (2x leaks) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. spare fitted different size. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

front exhaust flexi worn and rear box outer case in poor condition.

front lower sub frame heavily corroded.

n/s/f wheel arch outer plastic trim missing.

o/s/f shock light oil mist.

orange car/spanner light on dash.

various oil and coolant leaks.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 15 Oct 2021 151,678 miles

front exhaust flexi worn and rear box outer case in poor condition.

o/s/f shock light oil mist.

slight movement n/s/f lower suspension arm (front) bush.

Fail 9 Sep 2021 151,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe split/ worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Box outer skin and general appearance poor condition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 140,330 miles

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Arch damaged

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2020 140,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded By tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak

Engine oil leak

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Arch damaged

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2019 129,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak leak ()

corrosion rear outer box exhaust

service light on

Fail 5 Sep 2019

Emissions not tested aux belt (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak leak ()

corrosion rear outer box exhaust

service light on

do not run aux belt damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,927 miles

coolant loss o/s/f engine area.

rear exhaust outer layer rusty.

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 118,918 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant loss o/s/f engine area.

orange spanner car light on dash.

rear exhaust outer layer rusty.

stone chip in front screen n/s.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,123 miles

MILL light on at time of test.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s/f outer cv boot small split.

various stone chips in front screen.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 109,121 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rears. (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) free play detected in steering rack both sides (possible inner rack ends or steering rack itself) (2.2.A.1b)

MILL light on at time of test.

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split.

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

o/s/f outer cv boot small split.

various stone chips in front screen.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 95,671 miles

both rear tyres worn inner eadge

hand brake just met requirements

Fail 19 Aug 2016 95,669 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner eadge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 82,846 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 82,837 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 6 May 2014 68,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 6 May 2014 68,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,680 miles

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

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly

front tyres wearing badly on edges (tracking)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 62,680 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn unevenly

front tyres wearing badly on edges (tracking)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 50,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,692 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 42,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,178 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 UFS is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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