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AP05 HCJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,800 mi
Last recorded126,800 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,800 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 126,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 119,693 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 119,693 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,164 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 107,840 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 107,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2016 99,272 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 83,368 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 73,397 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,992 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,991 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 56,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S FRONT TYRE FEATHERED-AWAY BADLY,,CLOSE TO MARKER,,ALIGNMENT NEEDED,,N/S FRONT TYRE-WALL CUT DEEP & CLOSE TO CORE & N/S REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL...Thanx.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,452 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE FEATHERED-AWAY BADLY,,CLOSE TO MARKER,,ALIGNMENT NEEDED,,N/S FRONT TYRE-WALL CUT DEEP & CLOSE TO CORE & N/S REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL...Thanx.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,088 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 52,088 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 41,353 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 HCJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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