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AP05 HCC

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

106,107 mi
Last recorded106,107 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 106,107 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 106,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 104,364 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 104,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,622 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 101,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

Fail 17 Nov 2017 98,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Oil leak FROM ENGINE ()

Pass 31 Oct 2016 93,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 93,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 85,818 miles

both front tiers worn edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 85,818 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tiers worn edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 81,716 miles

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

INSP light on

battery needs replacing

Fail 10 Nov 2014 81,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

INSP light on

fuel filter badly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,880 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,359 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 65,124 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,080 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front inner rack has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner rack has slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,463 miles

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

upper protective rubber boot insecure on o/s/f anti roll bar linkage

Pass 20 Jun 2008 67,689 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 HCC is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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