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FL05 PJU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

110,116 mi
Last recorded110,116 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 110,116 miles

Offside Front headlight lens faded

both front steering rack tie rod joints slight play

Fail 1 Nov 2018 110,116 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure front flexible joint broken/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front headlight lens faded

both front steering rack tie rod joints slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2017 101,924 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 97,857 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 97,857 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,672 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,824 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 81,521 miles

Ns rear tyre has worn on inner edge [175/65/14h]

Fail 6 Feb 2014 81,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Ns rear tyre has worn on inner edge [175/65/14h]

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,233 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 70,233 miles

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

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

brakes require checking [front pads appear low]

ns front top anti roll bar drop link boot is in poor condition and will require replacement

Pass 30 Jan 2012 58,608 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 58,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 41,502 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 41,502 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 21,419 miles

windscreen imperfection zone'B'

Fail 15 Apr 2008 21,419 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

windscreen imperfection zone'B'

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 PJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PJU, 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 PJU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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