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AV55FTE
2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1229cc
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- Registration AV55FTE
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
10
Passes
8
Failures
55.56%
Pass Rate
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82 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 79,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested due to nearside rear metal brake pipe (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 78,054 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- both front tyres worn on edges 185/55/15
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
8 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 77,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- both front tyres worn on edges 185/55/15
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,477 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 70,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wire (3.4.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,744 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
- X2 SILL COVERS FITTED
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear AXLE CORRODED
- Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
30 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort NSR HB CABLE SNAPPED (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
- X2 SILL COVERS FITTED
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear AXLE CORRODED
- Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
21 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 51,803 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 51,803 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
7 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 42,597 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 42,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,929 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2014 13 Jun 202623 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,859 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
24 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 30,919 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,372 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011 13 Jun 20267 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
5 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,342 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2010 13 Jun 20265 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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AV55FTE was registered on 2005-10-20
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