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2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
General Information
- Registration FP05TBU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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- Expired 23 Oct 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 104,214 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 104,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,516 MI
Expiry date: 23 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake cable damaged fraying (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
18 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 75,814 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- various suspension components corroded
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 75,809 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- various suspension components corroded
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 72,974 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
30 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 72,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,336 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2020 5 Jun 202625 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,926 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2019 5 Jun 202615 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,229 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018 5 Jun 202629 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,964 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017 5 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,398 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,398 MI
5 Jun 202626 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,819 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2015 5 Jun 202619 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,750 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2014 5 Jun 202628 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,884 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013 5 Jun 202621 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,657 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,362 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2011 5 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 36,208 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2010 5 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,518 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2009 5 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 32,518 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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FP05TBU was registered on 2005-06-29
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