2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · DU05 UBG
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 42,120 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DU05 UBG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 42,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DU05 UBG Mileage History
- 05/04/202332,012 mi
- 02/04/202436,713 mi+4,701 mi
- 02/04/202436,713 mi
- 24/03/202539,526 mi+2,813 mi
- 02/04/202642,120 mi+2,594 mi
Average of roughly 3,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DU05 UBG 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 (DU05 UBG) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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