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LY05 MYB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,142 mi
Last recorded110,142 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 MYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,142 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,736 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 110,731 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 100,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 100,842 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 88,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2014 88,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2013 79,968 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 73,836 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 73,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,789 miles

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 30 Jun 2011 66,787 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,858 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and low on inner edges

Complete exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,297 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 46,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,831 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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LY05 MYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,075 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 Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY05 MYB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LY05 MYB registered?

LY05 MYB is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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