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AO55 FRU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,797 mi
Last recorded38,797 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 38,797 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 38,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 30,655 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension corroded overall both sides x 2

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2025 30,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all around (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front suspension corroded overall both sides x 2

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2024 29,551 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front subframe and suspension arms showing corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 29,549 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Front subframe and suspension arms showing corrosion

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 27,955 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front subframe and suspension components showing corrosion

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 27,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 27,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 25,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 24,810 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2017 24,471 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2017 24,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2016 23,987 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,435 miles

exhaust corroding

front disc inner face

long travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Nov 2014 22,886 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust corroding

front brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all exhaust corroding

both handbrake cables corroded

brake discs pitted

slight loss of grease from nearside outer c.v boot

Pass 6 Nov 2012 19,530 miles

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

front brake discs pitted

fuel filter corroding

Fail 6 Nov 2012 19,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

both front tyres cracking

exhaust corroding

front brake discs pitted

fuel filter corroding

Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,831 miles

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

front tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 30 Oct 2010 16,405 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 16,404 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 14,838 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 14,838 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 12,637 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 FRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AO55 FRU, 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 FRU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 November 2005.

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