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OV05LBE
2005 VAUXHALL CORSA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1229cc
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- Registration OV05LBE
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model CORSA
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1229cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,313 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
1 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 90,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
31 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,259 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 82,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,741 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 71,405 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,340 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2022 29 Jun 202610 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,660 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
4 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,899 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- anti slip pad missing from clutch pedal
21 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 61,899 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- anti slip pad missing from clutch pedal
14 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,383 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- anti slip pad missing from clutch pedal
14 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 56,375 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- anti slip pad missing from clutch pedal
24 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 51,183 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 51,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
5 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 44,916 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
5 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 44,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 37,491 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2016 29 Jun 202625 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 37,429 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
22 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 31,797 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2015 29 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,237 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,237 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,248 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,475 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
21 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 23,330 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2011 29 Jun 202621 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 19,126 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2010 29 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 15,446 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2009 29 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 15,446 MI
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OV05LBE was registered on 2005-05-05
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