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FM05 GWU

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

126,491 mi
Last recorded126,491 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 126,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 10,188 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2014 101,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,362 miles

rear exhaust deteriorared

Fail 18 Jun 2013 94,362 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorared

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,738 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn low and pads appear low

o/s seat in poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 13 Jun 2012 87,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn low and pads appear low

o/s seat in poor condition

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2011 78,379 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 68,713 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre depth 4.0mm....O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm

Fail 16 Jun 2010 68,713 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/R tyre depth 4.0mm....O/S/R tyre depth 3.0mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 56,624 miles

o/s/front tyre very low on inner edge (not testable area)

o/s/rear tyre 3mm

Fail 25 Jun 2009 56,624 miles

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

o/s/front tyre very low on inner edge (not testable area)

o/s/rear tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Jun 2008 43,089 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 GWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GWU, 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 GWU registered?

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

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