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AP05 HXB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,420 mi
Last recorded177,420 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 HXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 177,420 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Fail 5 Dec 2022 177,420 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2021 148,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 131,590 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,872 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leading to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 114,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 114,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both discs corroded (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2016 114,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 108,080 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,048 miles

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 95,048 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust box outter skin corroded

rear wiper blade slpit

Pass 3 Jul 2013 78,043 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 78,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,853 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 60,924 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,662 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 49,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,162 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 35,157 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,649 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 HXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel 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 HXB, 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 HXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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