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FL05 OSU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,942 mi
Last recorded82,942 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 OSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,942 miles

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

Offside wing repeator lense missing but not showing white light

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2017 79,668 miles

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

slight play in front track rod ends

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,184 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 77,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 72,871 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 72,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,109 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 64,069 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)

Offside 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 14 Jun 2013 54,955 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,006 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 39,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,484 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 28,386 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 21,070 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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FL05 OSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FL05 OSU, 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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What year was FL05 OSU registered?

FL05 OSU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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