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AP05 HYG

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

84,088 mi
Last recorded84,088 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,088 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 84,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,857 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside inner and outter cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,287 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 82,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 73,674 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside inner and outter cv boot slightly leaking grease

Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,989 miles

Back box exhaust mounts corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust lightly corroded

Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front sring lightly corroded

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear springs lightly corroded

Rear wiper split

Service light on

fuel filter corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2014 67,989 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Back box exhaust mounts corroded

Engine management light on

Exhaust lightly corroded

Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front sring lightly corroded

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Oil light on at idle

Rear springs lightly corroded

Rear wiper split

Service light on

fuel filter corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,180 miles

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

front to mrear brake pipes slightly corroded at n/s rear next to fuel tank

n/s front tyre on legal tread limit

o/s rear tyre feathered on inner edge

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 Mar 2014 74,180 miles

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

front to mrear brake pipes slightly corroded at n/s rear next to fuel tank

n/s front tyre on legal tread limit

o/s rear tyre feathered on inner edge

slight play in n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 6 Apr 2013 65,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine noisey

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f suspension top mount noisey

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre runn down on pressure tyre starting to split

Fail 30 Mar 2013 65,257 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine noisey

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f suspension top mount noisey

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre runn down on pressure tyre starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 65,922 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 65,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,326 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 59,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 59,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside of car

timing chain noisey

Fail 17 Mar 2012 59,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside of car

timing chain noisey

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,750 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 54,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc slightly worn

n/s/ inner floor slightly damaged

n/s/f/ inner arch cover insecure

n/s/f/ tyre worn outer edge and inner edge

n/s/r/ outersill suspect body filler

o/s/f/ tyre has a cut inner wall and worn inner outer edge not showing cord

Fail 5 Apr 2011 54,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 53,928 miles

o/s rear and n/s front tyre walls damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,928 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear and n/s front tyre walls damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 44,365 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 44,365 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,659 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 40,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s inner sill slightly damaged

n/s outter sill damaged suspect filler

rear number plate slightly cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,387 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 29,977 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,014 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

REAR BRAKES NOISEY

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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 HYG is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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

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