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FP05 NVB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,046 mi
Last recorded106,046 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 NVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 106,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 105,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 92,882 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 92,557 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 88,860 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 83,611 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 80,712 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 79,074 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 74,214 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,790 miles

Hand Brake Performance only 17%

Oil Leak

Fail 2 Dec 2017 69,650 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger Missing + Front Flexi Split & Slight Leak On Centre Section (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front Wipers (8.2.2)

Hand Brake Performance only 17%

Oil Leak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2015 63,051 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriating.

Fail 4 Dec 2015 63,051 miles

Nearside 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 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 Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel filter corrded.

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box deteriating.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,802 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 55,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,970 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,378 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,849 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 34,461 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,781 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 26,781 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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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FP05 NVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP05 NVB, 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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What year was FP05 NVB registered?

FP05 NVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is FP05 NVB safe to buy?

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