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AP05 HWA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,773 mi
Last recorded151,773 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2019 151,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 143,799 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 143,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 130,004 miles

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 121,088 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 121,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 112,153 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 112,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 103,607 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,869 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,936 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 86,705 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 86,705 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2010 83,271 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 83,271 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 70,611 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 43,409 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 43,160 miles

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

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 HWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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