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AP54 BFE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,928 mi
Last recorded47,928 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 BFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 47,928 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 47,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,783 miles

Front Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 46,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre's edge slightly worn.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,350 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Structure and chassis has slightly corrosion.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 44,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Structure and chassis has slightly corrosion.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 43,399 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,370 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 40,415 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 38,864 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,751 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust front pipe stud broken off

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,075 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 34,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,310 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 33,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,201 miles

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

front discs worn/scored

Fail 30 Nov 2010 30,201 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs worn/scored

Pass 30 Nov 2009 24,493 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 22,118 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 17,102 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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AP54 BFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BFE, 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 BFE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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