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AP05 GZV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

35,089 mi
Last recorded35,089 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 35,089 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 34,288 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 33,413 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 33,413 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 32,620 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 32,616 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Central exhaust outer skin peeling

Front flex part of exhaust worn

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 31,964 miles

Central exhaust has slight blow

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 31,283 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 30,795 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 30,272 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON CENTRE EXHAUST

Pass 16 Jun 2018 28,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 24,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,831 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 233,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

small cracks in n/s rear tyre in outer wall

Pass 28 Jun 2014 233,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

small cracks in n/s rear tyre in outer wall

Pass 29 Jun 2013 21,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 20,193 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 17,460 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 17,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 15,149 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 12,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,925 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 GZV 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 79.2%.

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 GZV, 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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What year was AP05 GZV registered?

AP05 GZV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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