2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan MOT pass rate and common faults

132 MOT tests in 2024. 45.5% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time45.5%
Failed or needed repairs54.5%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 132 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements12.1%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  7. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side6.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed6.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases6.1%
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn5.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics50.0%
  2. Brakes47.7%
  3. Suspension38.6%
  4. Body & chassis19.7%
  5. Tyres15.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  7. Steering7.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.9%
  4. Registration plates: inscription illegible14.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan?

In 2024, 45.5% of 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan cars passed their MOT first time, across 132 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).