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VU55 XEE

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,537 mi
Last recorded139,537 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 XEE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 139,537 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 139,537 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower, rearmost wishbone arm bush - bonding broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 133,139 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 133,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 112,934 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 103,329 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,025 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Noise front steering when rocked from side to side but no visable play

Fail 14 Feb 2012 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Noise front steering when rocked from side to side but no visable play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 91,317 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 79,555 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 79,555 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,205 miles

Both front tyres are ILLEGAL on inside edge

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 71,205 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres are ILLEGAL on inside edge

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Req 3 wiper blades.

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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VU55 XEE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VU55 XEE, 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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What year was VU55 XEE registered?

VU55 XEE is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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