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FL05 PTZ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,064 mi
Last recorded90,064 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 90,064 miles

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

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 2 Feb 2015 90,064 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 16 Oct 2013 71,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2013 71,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,870 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 57,870 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 51,139 miles

CV boot clip not very secure o/s/f CV joint

Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,139 miles

CV boot clip not very secure o/s/f CV joint

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,453 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 45,453 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 39,898 miles

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)

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 PTZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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