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LE05 BUU

2005 Opel Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,166 mi
Last recorded65,166 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Opel Corsa74,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE05 BUU
MakeOpel
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 65,166 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,882 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 62,882 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 60,626 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 60,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 58,397 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 55,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 51,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface rust under vehicle

Pass 24 Oct 2019 47,765 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Tested when wet

Pass 17 Oct 2018 41,296 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,779 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 29,779 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 27,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 25,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 22,515 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 22,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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LE05 BUU is a 2005 Opel Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LE05 BUU, 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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What year was LE05 BUU registered?

LE05 BUU is a 2005 Opel Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is LE05 BUU safe to buy?

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