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2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FL05 PHX

FL05 PHX

2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 79,923 miles. MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL CORSA
Year / Origin
2005 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 22 Dec 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
79,923 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 22 Dec 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2005
Engine
1229cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Vauxhall Corsa presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clean pass recorded on 9 December 2024 at 79,923 miles, showing no defects. The maintenance trend is stable and free of escalating faults across the supplied history. The most recent test confirms the vehicle met standards with no advisories, following prior passes in December 2023 and December 2022. The recorded mileage of 79,923 at the December 2024 test reflects low use for a 2005 model, averaging roughly 3,806 miles per year. Between 5 December 2022 at 78,178 miles and 12 December 2023 at 79,286 miles the car covered just 1,108 miles, then added 637 miles to the December 2024 test. Such low annual accumulation suggests extended standing periods, though the sparse record shows no rapid wear cycles or mileage gaps that would imply skipped heavy use. The DVSA entries show no recurring mechanical or structural faults across any test. The December 2024 and December 2023 records list both a fail and pass on the same date with no defects recorded, indicating administrative re-tests rather than mechanical rectification. A buyer should still inspect for age-related corrosion on structural members, degraded suspension bushes, and brake disc condition, as low-mileage 21-year-old vehicles often hide standing-water rust and perished rubber unseen by a clean MOT. Given the absence of advisories, previous owners appear to have kept the car to minimum legal standard without documented neglect. Physical inspection of exhaust emissions, coil springs, and underbody integrity remains prudent before purchase due to the vehicle's age and dormancy pattern.
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FL05 PHX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2024
  • 79,923 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

FL05 PHX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (FL05 PHX) between December 2022 and December 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

FL05 PHX Mileage History

  1. 05/12/202278,178 mi
  2. 12/12/202379,286 mi+1,108 mi
  3. 12/12/202379,286 mi
  4. 09/12/202479,923 mi+637 mi
  5. 09/12/202479,923 mi

Average of roughly 867 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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