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AP05 GPU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

64,068 mi
Last recorded64,068 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 64,068 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear metal fuel filter badly corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2022 64,067 miles

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear metal fuel filter badly corroded but not leaking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal brake pipes on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 58,016 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 58,016 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 43,510 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))

exhaust flexi blowing

play in steering

Fail 21 Oct 2019 43,446 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

exhaust flexi blowing

play in steering

Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,303 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

all brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Oct 2017 28,725 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 28,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 22,803 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 22,002 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf and osf (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front tyres 2,5mm inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 20,899 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 19,614 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 19,614 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 18,337 miles

centre exhaust bos becoming worn,due to corrosion

n/s front lower suspension,rear bush starting to split

Pass 29 May 2012 17,373 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 15,586 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,517 miles

SCREW IN N/S/REAR TYRE TREAD - CLOSE TO EDGE

Fail 8 Jun 2009 13,517 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

SCREW IN N/S/REAR TYRE TREAD - CLOSE TO EDGE

Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,821 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 GPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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