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AP05 GAX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,636 mi
Last recorded107,636 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 GAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2023 107,636 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged Handbrake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,732 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 101,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

Pass 22 Mar 2021 97,565 miles

Rear Axle Correded

Fail 16 Mar 2021 97,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Correded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 94,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 94,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion around fuel cap

handbrake travel is high

nearside front headlight discoloured

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 81,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around fuel cap

handbrake travel is high

nearside front headlight discoloured

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2018 62,769 miles

Front Lower arm rear bushes worn

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Headlight deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

corroded round fuel cap

Fail 19 Jun 2018 62,575 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Lower arm rear bushes worn

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Front Headlight deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

corroded round fuel cap

Pass 16 Jun 2017 45,787 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured dip and main beam (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded and weak

front arm bushes perished

rear axle corroded

slight corrosion round fuel cap

Fail 30 May 2017 45,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured dip beam (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

bodywork corroded around fuel filler cap

both front suspension arm bushes perished

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 44,438 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,087 miles

Off side rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Pass 27 Jun 2014 39,619 miles

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Off side rear tyre perishing on outer wall

Pass 20 Jun 2013 37,410 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,142 miles

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,109 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 31,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,528 miles

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 16 Jun 2008 26,793 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 26,793 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 GAX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 GAX, 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 GAX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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