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EK05 DWC

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

144,527 mi
Last recorded144,527 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 DWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 144,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 138,506 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 138,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2020 135,388 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 135,388 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 132,384 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 132,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 129,272 miles

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 129,261 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 121,780 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,396 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 107,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,811 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 95,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 79,183 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 79,183 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 71,775 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,775 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 49,497 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 43,645 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 43,644 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,804 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,795 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,436 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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EK05 DWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 86,373 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK05 DWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK05 DWC is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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