2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · KH05 RNU
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 58,178 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH05 RNU Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 58,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH05 RNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (KH05 RNU) between July 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
KH05 RNU Mileage History
- 25/07/200821,067 mi
- 28/07/200821,205 mi+138 mi
- 17/07/200922,581 mi+1,376 mi
- 06/12/201023,810 mi+1,229 mi
- 06/12/201023,810 mi
- 28/11/201127,231 mi+3,421 mi
- 28/11/201127,231 mi
- 05/12/201230,209 mi+2,978 mi
- 05/12/201230,209 mi
- 05/12/201333,102 mi+2,893 mi
- 05/12/201333,102 mi
- 07/01/201533,913 mi+811 mi
- 15/12/201541,738 mi+7,825 mi
- 05/01/201745,782 mi+4,044 mi
- 03/01/201848,573 mi+2,791 mi
- 05/01/201848,573 mi
- 02/01/201950,881 mi+2,308 mi
- 12/12/201953,126 mi+2,245 mi
- 09/12/202054,983 mi+1,857 mi
- 08/12/202155,698 mi+715 mi
- 14/12/202256,380 mi+682 mi
- 09/01/202456,939 mi+559 mi
- 07/01/202557,529 mi+590 mi
- 08/01/202658,178 mi+649 mi
- 19/01/202658,178 mi
Average of roughly 2,122 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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