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AP05 GRK

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

66,282 mi
Last recorded66,282 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 GRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 66,282 miles

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

park brake reading 18% efficiency - MOT criteria states 16% minimum -

Pass 3 Aug 2023 55,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted (unable to check condition)

Fail 25 Jul 2023 54,944 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Outer sill covers fitted (unable to check condition)

Pass 10 Aug 2022 45,562 miles

both front tyre walls cracked

exhaust back box corroded

little reserve on hand brake lever

n/s front brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased

o/s rear cl springs corroded

play on n/s front suspension top mount

Fail 26 Jul 2022 45,527 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres cracked on outer side walls

exhaust centre box corroded and blowing slightly

little reserve left on hand brake lever

o/s rear coil springs corroded

play on n/s front suspension top mount

Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,301 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded & slight blow

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

Nearside front inner CV boot perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front brake pipe corroded, Cleaned

Fail 27 Jul 2021 44,301 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer corroded & slight blow

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

Nearside front inner CV boot perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front brake pipe corroded, Cleaned

Pass 13 Jul 2020 43,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,991 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filter deterioating

n/s/f tyre eavy inner treads wear

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Fail 22 Jul 2019 38,770 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filter deterioating

n/s/f tyre eavy inner treads wear

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f tyre outer wall cuts

Fail 18 Jul 2018 33,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

fuel filter corroding

n/s/f tyre outer wall cuts

Pass 18 Jul 2017 29,778 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 29,778 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 25,570 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 25,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,508 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 24,508 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 23,050 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,263 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,051 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 19,051 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 16,786 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 16,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 14,123 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 11,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 9,719 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 GRK is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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