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FM05 GVL

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,059 mi
Last recorded131,059 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 131,059 miles

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 130,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 120,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 120,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 111,583 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 111,505 miles

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 Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 102,109 miles

play in nearside lower arm ball joint and strut hub

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,434 miles

Nearside Front worn unevenly on inner tread pattern close to exposing cod ply/cord

Nearside play/movement in steering rack inner joint

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

Offside obligatory door mirror glass cracked but intact & not adversely affecting drivers view to rear.

Offside play/movement in steering rack inner joint

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away in places but not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Fail 24 Jun 2019 91,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn unevenly on inner tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn unevenly on inner tread pattern close to exposing cod ply/cord

Nearside play/movement in steering rack inner joint

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

Offside obligatory door mirror glass cracked but intact & not adversely affecting drivers view to rear.

Offside play/movement in steering rack inner joint

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away in places but not leaking gases or affecting emissions

Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,486 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away but not leaking exhaust gases

Pass 27 Apr 2017 70,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 66,946 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 63,741 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 61,418 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,418 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,245 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 47,003 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 39,596 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 39,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 29,628 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 29,628 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,794 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,412 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 17,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 GVL is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM05 GVL registered?

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

Is FM05 GVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM05 GVL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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