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AP05 HCH

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,843 mi
Last recorded82,843 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 82,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 80,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 75,241 miles

Rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2019 75,241 miles

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

Rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2018 72,369 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre badly cracking/deteriorated

offside front headlamp fixing bracket damaged/broken

offside front tyre worn inner edge/cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Apr 2018 72,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre badly cracking/deteriorated

offside front headlamp fixing bracket damaged/broken

offside front tyre worn inner edge/cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Fail 15 Apr 2017 67,532 miles

Brake performance not tested due to worn out brakes (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn/corroded/scored

front exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre badly cracking

offside front brake pads worn thin

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,382 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2016 63,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system corroded

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 55,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 52,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,379 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,208 miles

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front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s rack end

Fail 10 Apr 2012 49,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise tracking

front tyres worn on inner edge

slight play in n/s rack end

Pass 15 Apr 2011 47,092 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 47,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 35,497 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brakes noisy

slight play in steering rack

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 HCH is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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