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FL05 OTW

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

117,501 mi
Last recorded117,501 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 OTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,501 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 117,475 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom shock bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 111,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 111,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 106,665 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 106,663 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 103,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,728 miles

advise slight play o/s/f tie rod

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,546 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 94,546 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,546 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,565 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,565 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear exhaust rubber mountings missing

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,750 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 75,750 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,804 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 60,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 51,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 51,634 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/rear tyre has a flat spot

Pass 16 Apr 2009 32,322 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,766 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 OTW is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

FL05 OTW is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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