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AP05 EPN

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

45,151 mi
Last recorded45,151 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 EPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 45,151 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 45,151 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 41,850 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 41,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,015 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 34,232 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 34,225 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 24,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 14,102 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 11,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 9,452 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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AP05 EPN is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AP05 EPN, 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 AP05 EPN registered?

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

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