2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · RV55 ATN
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 54,577 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,577 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV55 ATN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2026
- 54,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV55 ATN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (RV55 ATN) between September 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
RV55 ATN Mileage History
- 29/09/200816,364 mi
- 29/09/200921,020 mi+4,656 mi
- 21/09/201023,200 mi+2,180 mi
- 14/09/201125,620 mi+2,420 mi
- 26/09/201227,723 mi+2,103 mi
- 19/09/201329,984 mi+2,261 mi
- 19/09/201431,663 mi+1,679 mi
- 14/09/201534,036 mi+2,373 mi
- 22/09/201636,555 mi+2,519 mi
- 25/09/201738,323 mi+1,768 mi
- 14/09/201839,531 mi+1,208 mi
- 12/09/201941,251 mi+1,720 mi
- 09/09/202042,260 mi+1,009 mi
- 16/09/202142,650 mi+390 mi
- 12/09/202243,157 mi+507 mi
- 26/09/202344,773 mi+1,616 mi
- 26/09/202344,773 mi
- 18/09/202446,228 mi+1,455 mi
- 19/09/202548,008 mi+1,780 mi
- 19/09/202654,577 mi+6,569 mi
Average of roughly 2,126 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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