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MW05 VAV

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,848 mi
Last recorded139,848 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 VAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 139,848 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 132,392 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 132,392 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 125,658 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 118,179 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 118,151 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 110,899 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2014 104,836 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 89,075 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 83,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 72,687 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 72,687 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,609 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 57,609 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre (quarter past)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,439 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Jul 2008 43,439 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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MW05 VAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MW05 VAV, 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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MW05 VAV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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