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V8 YLU

2005 Chevrolet Corvette

Yellow Petrol 7000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,885 mi
Last recorded21,885 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette42,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV8 YLU
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 21,885 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 21,355 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 21,345 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 21,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 20,922 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 20,479 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 3 Mar 2020 20,479 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2019 19,518 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 21 Feb 2018 18,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated in tread area

Offside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Rear Oil leak diff ()

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2017 17,837 miles

Rear bonded suspension arm has cracked bushes

Rear diff has a slight leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 17,837 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear bonded suspension arm has cracked bushes

Rear diff has a slight leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,509 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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V8 YLU is a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette in Yellow with a 7,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,778 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 Chevrolet Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V8 YLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V8 YLU is a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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