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KN55 GWF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

144,775 mi
Last recorded144,775 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 GWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa Sxi
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 144,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 144,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL STONE CHIP IN ZONE 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 130,747 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working vehicle used before 01/03/2018

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules on rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 130,682 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working vehicle used before 01/03/2018

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules on rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,437 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 118,428 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 110,982 miles

Central Rear wiper blade defective

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

hand brake efficiency only just met

Fail 25 Feb 2022 110,982 miles

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

Central Rear wiper blade defective

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 102,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside wing mirror cover damaged

steering colum u/j bolt loose

suspension conponants corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 102,705 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside wing mirror cover damaged

steering colum u/j bolt loose

suspension conponants corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,964 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 97,963 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 91,800 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 91,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 88,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 84,464 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 84,464 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 81,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer mounting detatched

Fail 12 Nov 2015 81,731 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55R15 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust silencer mounting detatched

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,865 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2014 77,865 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 73,397 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,450 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 62,450 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres sidewalls are cracking

Fail 9 Nov 2010 54,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres sidewalls are cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 15 Nov 2008 32,180 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade u/s

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa Sxi?

Based on 6,981 MOT tests across 1,283 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
5,197
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
1,283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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KN55 GWF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa Sxi fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN55 GWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa Sxi typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa Sxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN55 GWF is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Sxi, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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