2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · DE55 YCW
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 90,548 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
DE55 YCW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2024
- 90,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE55 YCW 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 (DE55 YCW) between March 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 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 (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner ”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DE55 YCW Mileage History
- 30/03/202281,832 mi
- 30/03/202281,832 mi
- 05/09/202383,588 mi+1,756 mi
- 05/09/202383,588 mi
- 09/09/202490,548 mi+6,960 mi
Average of roughly 3,560 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: Poor
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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