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AP05 EPE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,892 mi
Last recorded96,892 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached flexi (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

lift in both front top susp mounts

Pass 1 Mar 2018 95,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 95,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 88,302 miles

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Fail 24 Nov 2016 88,302 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition,(plus eml on) (7.3.A.1)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted to nearside front position (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2015 82,766 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 82,766 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,866 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,643 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,692 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 32,615 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 23,157 miles

child seat fitted near side rear preventing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 May 2009 23,157 miles

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

child seat fitted near side rear preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2008 11,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 11,502 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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AP05 EPE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP05 EPE, 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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AP05 EPE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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