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AP05 GSO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,324 mi
Last recorded98,324 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,324 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 85,556 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,989 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 63,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,193 miles

headlamps faded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 49,291 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 49,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 47,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 46,595 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 46,595 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,395 miles

both rear tyres showing age degredation

Fail 10 Dec 2018 45,383 miles

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

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

both rear tyres showing age degredation

Pass 24 Jul 2018 43,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 36,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,899 miles

front pads half worn

Fail 13 Jul 2015 20,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads half worn

Pass 14 Jul 2014 14,963 miles

front tyres lightly cracked

nearside rear tyre lightly cracking

Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,308 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 8,395 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 7,084 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 5,908 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 5,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 5,086 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 4,125 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 GSO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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