2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · DA05 HNK
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 74,576 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA05 HNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 74,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA05 HNK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (DA05 HNK) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 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: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Rear Brake cable damaged Parking brake cable across rear axle is frayed . (1.1.15 (a))”.
DA05 HNK Mileage History
- 19/07/202374,335 mi
- 15/08/202474,489 mi+154 mi
- 16/08/202474,489 mi
- 28/08/202574,576 mi+87 mi
- 29/08/202574,576 mi
Average of roughly 114 miles per year across 5 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
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