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AP05 HVR

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

33,489 mi
Last recorded33,489 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 33,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 33,489 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi and middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,308 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 28,308 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 28,308 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Hand (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 26,516 miles

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 26,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has uneven wear

Pass 13 Aug 2015 22,987 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 21,923 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 21,921 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AGE RELATED CRACKS ON BOTH FRONT TYRES

Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,800 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT FLAT SPOTS ON INNER EDGE

Fail 21 Mar 2013 20,798 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R TYRE HAS SLIGHT FLAT SPOTS ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Nov 2011 19,223 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f disc inner face slight corroded

n/s/f wiper slightly smears

Pass 2 Dec 2010 18,202 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 18,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 16,715 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,779 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 HVR is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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