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LY05 FVB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 FVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc
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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2014 100,751 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 97,391 miles

nsf tyre worn edges

nsf wing mirror slight insecure

rubber bush missing to hold up exhaust back box

Fail 27 Jul 2013 97,367 miles

Nearside Inner 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

nsf tyre worn edges

nsf wing mirror slight insecure

rubber bush missing to hold up exhaust back box

Pass 31 Jul 2012 88,257 miles

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Fail 30 Jul 2012 88,257 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)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front inner Constant Velocity gaitor split

Fail 27 Jul 2011 77,211 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front inner Constant Velocity gaitor split

Pass 5 Aug 2010 63,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,977 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 41,180 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 41,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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LY05 FVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LY05 FVB, 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 LY05 FVB registered?

LY05 FVB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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