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FM05 GVD

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

197,514 mi
Last recorded197,514 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 197,514 miles

n/s sill slightly damaged+showing slight corosion

windscreen scratched

Fail 3 Jul 2012 197,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake stiff

n/s sill slightly damaged+showing slight corosion

rear exhaust deteriorated

windscreen scratched

Pass 7 Jul 2011 169,575 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both steering rack inner joints have play

steering rack clonky when rocked

windscreen scratched

Fail 7 Jul 2011 169,575 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

both steering rack inner joints have play

steering rack clonky when rocked

windscreen scratched

Pass 14 Jul 2010 151,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 150,285 miles

cuts in both rear tyre walls

cv boots wearing

hand brake just in

Fail 10 Jul 2009 150,285 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cuts in both rear tyre walls

cv boots wearing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 67,033 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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FM05 GVD is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 86,373 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 Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM05 GVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM05 GVD registered?

FM05 GVD is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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