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FM05 GVW

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,891 mi
Last recorded176,891 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 176,891 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 176,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 172,468 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 172,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated steering rack worn to excess (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side effort poor (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 167,253 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 167,250 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded to excess near seat belt mount (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 161,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 161,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 149,272 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 133,193 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 117,518 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 100,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 100,339 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 83,115 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 83,106 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 65,218 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,409 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 30,073 miles

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 GVW is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

FM05 GVW is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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