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GP05PBU
2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Purple
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 998cc
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- Registration GP05PBU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Purple
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 998cc
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- Expires 27 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
18
Passes
8
Failures
69.23%
Pass Rate
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76 Total Defects Recorded
28 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 109,233 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,319 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 108,319 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- oil light staying on, oil level ok
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
30 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,830 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 (5.3.2 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 103,829 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable broken (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 (5.3.2 (c))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Coolant level low
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,892 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
12 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
30 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,937 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 84,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
1 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,381 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
2 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,550 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 77,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer 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)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 71,132 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020 26 Jun 20263 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 65,766 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019 26 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,641 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 26 Jun 20267 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
15 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,549 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,523 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 26 Jun 202616 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 54,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,439 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 26 Jun 202628 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,199 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013 26 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,882 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012 26 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,837 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
15 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,010 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2011 26 Jun 202616 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,114 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2010 26 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 16,493 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
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GP05PBU was registered on 2005-08-03
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