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FL05 PGO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,746 mi
Last recorded99,746 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 99,746 miles

Offside Front wishbone arm corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2018 99,746 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front wishbone arm corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2018 99,744 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perrished cracked

Offside Front wishbone arm corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 99,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175.65.14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake discs showing corrosion to inner faces

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing throughout

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 25 May 2016 94,422 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 May 2016 94,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 91,821 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 91,819 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 89,510 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 89,510 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)

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)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,063 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 80,893 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 80,892 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,673 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 67,671 miles

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 56,575 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 56,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,345 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 PGO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 PGO, 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 PGO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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