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AO55 FWK

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,838 mi
Last recorded93,838 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 93,833 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 87,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 84,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 83,280 miles

Front suspension and components corroding

Rear rear axle beam corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2021 83,280 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure 2 hangers broken off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front suspension and components corroding

Rear rear axle beam corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,891 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 80,701 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,203 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 78,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,626 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 75,626 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, worn edges close too limits (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes require adjustment

Fail 7 Sep 2016 71,905 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front center pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on very slow movememt (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm, worn edges close too limits (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes require adjustment

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2015 68,510 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,675 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre and rear exhaust silencers corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 55,470 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 48,438 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 41,852 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 36,361 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 36,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 29,612 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,117 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 FWK is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FWK, 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 FWK is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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