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EK05 DWJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

73,029 mi
Last recorded73,029 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,029 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 73,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,593 miles

Nearside Front cv-boot perishing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion rear tailbox

Fail 15 Feb 2016 70,593 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front cv-boot perishing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight corrosion rear tailbox

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,980 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,142 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 50,412 miles

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

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

n/sf and n/sr tyres are perished,corrosion to rear axle,wear in o/s front anti-roll bar link ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,839 miles

non standard road wheels fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,839 miles

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

non standard road wheels fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,421 miles

imbalance of 38% between rear brakes

Fail 18 Apr 2012 35,421 miles

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

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

front brake discs in very poor condition, corroded and the offside front badly scored

imbalabce of 38% nbetween rear brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,049 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 30,049 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded and pitted

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 27,212 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 18,736 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 11,007 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 DWJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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