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FL05 PNJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,413 mi
Last recorded52,413 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,413 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 22 Apr 2015 52,413 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,133 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,653 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 44,652 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Apr 2012 39,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Apr 2012 39,223 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 34,065 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

offside front tyre has side wall cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,345 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 29,345 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 25,512 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 25,512 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,839 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 PNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PNJ, 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 PNJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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