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AO55 FOV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

80,741 mi
Last recorded80,741 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,741 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 80,741 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,978 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 79,978 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,491 miles

exhaust mount missing but system still supported

n/s/f wheel arch trim missing

Fail 18 Nov 2013 69,952 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)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 61,507 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 61,507 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 55,070 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fuel Filter corroded.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 55,069 miles

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

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Fuel Filter corroded.

N/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm, and perishing.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,412 miles

both rear tyres perishing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

topped up washer bottle

Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,620 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 32,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,196 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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AO55 FOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 AO55 FOV, 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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AO55 FOV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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