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AE54 VXY

2005 Opel Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

70,421 mi
Last recorded70,421 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Opel Corsa74,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VXY
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,421 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 70,395 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 69,900 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Outer Handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 69,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 69,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 65,747 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle partially broken. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 20 psi. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 16 psi. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated 18 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking all round tyre in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 65,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 62,317 miles

Nearside side mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2017 62,317 miles

Nearside side mirror cracked

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 60,067 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

play in o/s tie bar.

Fail 25 Jan 2016 60,066 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres worn to 2mm and very low inner edges.

play in o/s tie bar.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,755 miles

front tyres wearing low inner edges o/s/f on 2mm.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 56,755 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres wearing low inner edges o/s/f on 2mm.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 49,849 miles

Drivers door handle sticking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 49,849 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Drivers door handle sticking

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 46,495 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 46,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 42,806 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Jan 2012 42,806 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Jan 2011 39,231 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 39,231 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fuel filter baddly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,879 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2010 34,875 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 30,212 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 30,212 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Opel Corsa?

Based on 19,398 MOT tests across 2,002 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
4,931
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 912
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 617
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 538
position lamp(s) not working 494
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 484
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AE54 VXY is a 2005 Opel Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2005 Opel Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 74,566 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 Opel Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 912 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 VXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Opel Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE54 VXY is a 2005 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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