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AP54 BBX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,524 mi
Last recorded142,524 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 BBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 142,524 miles

Central Front Lower Reg plate damaged

Front Upper Shock absorber - Top mounts O/S & N/S

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S - Engine comp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint too new rear box/pipe/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 142,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box Outer skin pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Reg plate damaged

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S - inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorber - Top mounts O/S & N/S

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S - Engine comp (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective 1 of 2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 N/W (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 140,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 140,328 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 135,226 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 129,954 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 124,572 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 115,683 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 106,924 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 106,891 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)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 96,090 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 96,090 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 84,640 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 84,640 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 72,290 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 60,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 46,686 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,994 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 32,994 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,517 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 16,592 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 16,592 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,113 miles

flaw in windscreen afecting vision

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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AP54 BBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AP54 BBX, 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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AP54 BBX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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