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AO55 FWD

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

40,501 mi
Last recorded40,501 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,501 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 40,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 36,961 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 36,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,645 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,542 miles

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

Drivers head support device missing at time of test

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Transmission oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 33,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer 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 Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Drivers head support device missing at time of test

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Transmission oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,461 miles

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge & cracking

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge & cracking

Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,461 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge & cracking

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge & cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,242 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 33,242 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,463 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 32,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 31,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,860 miles

offside wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Sep 2009 31,096 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on edges

Pass 14 Oct 2008 25,590 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 FWD is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

AO55 FWD is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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