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AO55 FPT

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,432 mi
Last recorded116,432 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2018 116,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2017 105,267 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 15 Feb 2017 105,267 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 7 Jan 2016 91,335 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,960 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 76,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 68,079 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre wearing

Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,079 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery weak

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 29 Jan 2013 64,208 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,131 miles

front pads worn

Fail 2 Oct 2012 63,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads worn

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,661 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,115 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 50,090 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,138 miles

n/s/f pads low/ close to limits. slight parking brake travel.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 40,138 miles

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

n/s/f pads low/ close to limits. slight parking brake travel.

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,510 miles

front tyres worn on non measurable raised tread edges. o/s/r tyre close to limits.

Fail 6 Oct 2008 30,510 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

front tyres worn on non measurable raised tread edges. o/s/r tyre close to limits.

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 FPT is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FPT, 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 FPT is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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