Vauxhall Corsavan (2005)
2005 Vauxhall Corsavan
CarHunch analysed 1,495 real MOT records for the 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan has a first-time pass rate of just 68%, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly 41% of these vans have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant reliability red flag for any potential buyer. The diesel engines show no meaningful variation from the overall figures, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At around 89,000 miles on average, these vans are running fairly high mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up nearly 5 failures per test and 17.7 advisories, suggesting wear and maintenance issues accumulate quickly. Before purchasing, have an independent pre-buy inspection focus on the cooling system, brakes, and suspension, as these older Corsavans show consistent failure patterns across multiple test cycles.
What to check before buying a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 40.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 1,453 | 68% | 4.94 |
| Petrol (3%) | 39 | 67.4% | 5.49 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 72.2% | 5 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 55.6% | 4 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan vehicles fall between 67,286 and 107,568 miles.
2005 Vauxhall Corsavan — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 89 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (8% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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87.4%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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72.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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71%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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39.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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34.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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33.4%
Oil leak
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2005. Counts include advisories and failures.
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