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FL05 PGF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

120,137 mi
Last recorded120,137 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 PGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 120,137 miles

Front Oil leak under engine. ()

Front exaust front flexi pipe corroded.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 120,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened and offside front. (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Oil leak under engine. ()

Front exaust front flexi pipe corroded.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,739 miles

PARKING BRAKE JUST MET THE RESERVE TRAVEL LIMITS

Pass 16 Dec 2014 113,324 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2014 113,324 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 98,805 miles

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

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

play in n/s steering rack inner arm

Fail 25 Nov 2013 98,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

play in n/s steering rack inner arm

Pass 1 May 2013 97,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2013 97,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 4 May 2012 94,937 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

play in nearside inner rack joint

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 3 May 2012 94,905 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

play in nearside inner rack joint

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 May 2011 89,924 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside wiper torn

wear in nearside tie rod

Pass 4 May 2011 89,924 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside wiper torn

wear in nearside tie rod

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,322 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

Slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 68,735 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 55,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,345 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 PGF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 PGF, 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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FL05 PGF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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