2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BK55 WWM
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 43,241 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jun 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jun 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK55 WWM Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2021
- 43,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK55 WWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (BK55 WWM) between September 2008 and June 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
BK55 WWM Mileage History
- 17/09/200816,364 mi
- 11/09/200919,402 mi+3,038 mi
- 09/09/201022,969 mi+3,567 mi
- 10/09/201022,969 mi
- 14/09/201125,874 mi+2,905 mi
- 12/09/201229,712 mi+3,838 mi
- 05/09/201332,199 mi+2,487 mi
- 03/09/201434,654 mi+2,455 mi
- 03/09/201537,182 mi+2,528 mi
- 30/08/201639,208 mi+2,026 mi
- 07/09/201740,442 mi+1,234 mi
- 30/08/201841,455 mi+1,013 mi
- 27/08/201942,501 mi+1,046 mi
- 28/08/201942,501 mi
- 04/06/202143,241 mi+740 mi
Average of roughly 2,114 miles per year across 15 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: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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