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AO05 UGL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,097 mi
Last recorded110,097 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 110,097 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber missing but exhaust system supported by other mounts. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot is perished and cracking. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear are slightly corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to wheels are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels are slightly distorted on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm / axle is corroded both side of the vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi heavily corroded but not leaking at this time

Fail 26 Jul 2023 105,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear are slightly corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to wheels are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished and cracked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels are slightly distorted on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arm / axle is corroded both side of the vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are slightly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi heavily corroded but not leaking at this time

Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,575 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 104,574 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 102,675 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubber missing front end of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 102,675 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Lamp loose in bumper (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubber missing front end of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 97,376 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,246 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 85,736 miles

Both rear tyres perished and splitting

Nearside Front Shock slight dampness

Pass 4 Jul 2016 78,901 miles

offside front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,587 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link balljoint worn

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,302 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,752 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 36,752 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 34,083 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 31,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear too rack mount bushes (2)rear tyres "blocking" on inners & cracking on sidewall (3) rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 May 2010 31,609 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight wear too rack mount bushes (2)rear tyres "blocking" on inners & cracking on sidewall (3) rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,347 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 28,368 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 27,487 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,487 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 UGL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UGL, 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 UGL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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