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AO05 XPB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,314 mi
Last recorded92,314 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 92,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 85,773 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 76,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flexi damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 66,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jan 2013 66,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 55,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

engine lower mount has bebonded itself from housing

nearside front wiper blade split but not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 Jan 2011 49,900 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 3 Feb 2010 41,235 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 41,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 wiper split

Pass 28 Sep 2009 38,834 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 38,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,059 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 31,510 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2008 31,510 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 XPB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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