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AO55 FSS

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,441 mi
Last recorded94,441 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FSS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 94,441 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers side washer working only, wiper smeary

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 94,441 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Drivers side washer working only, wiper smeary

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2020 90,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 90,079 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 82,631 miles

slight chip on the windscreen

Pass 22 May 2018 79,747 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre cracked in treads

Fail 22 May 2018 79,746 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine management light on

offside front tyre cracked in treads

Pass 10 Nov 2017 79,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished.

Fail 10 Nov 2017 79,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished.

battery terminal loose.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 79,523 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,241 miles

Front both tyres slight perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 79,241 miles

Front both tyres slight perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 78,639 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 77,184 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,704 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 76,697 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 73,156 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 73,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 61,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some distortion of rear tyres

Fail 29 Oct 2008 46,943 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some distortion of rear tyres

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 FSS is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FSS, 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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What year was AO55 FSS registered?

AO55 FSS is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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