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AP05 GZF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,261 mi
Last recorded100,261 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 100,261 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,691 miles

exhaust rear silencer mtg has seperated from exhaust but exhaust is still adequately supported at time of test

exhaust system dteriorated and blowing slightly

fuel filter corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2013 90,691 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

exhaust rear silencer mtg has seperated from exhaust but exhaust is still adequately supported at time of test

exhaust system dteriorated and blowing slightly

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 83,149 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise frt disks

Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,149 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advise frt disks

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,076 miles

TEST LOGGED AS FULL TEST BY MISTAKE SHOULD HAVE BEEN LOGGED AS PARTIAL RETEST

front brake discs worn

offside front track rod end worn

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2011 68,076 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

front brake disc's worn and coroded

both rear tyres worn uneven and perished

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,569 miles

advise both rear tyres starting too wear out of shape on the inside

Fail 17 Jun 2010 52,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

advise both rear tyres starting too wear out of shape on the inside

Pass 27 Jun 2009 40,553 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 40,553 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,229 miles

front brake pads wearing low

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 GZF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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