2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KL55 HCC
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 94,838 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL55 HCC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 94,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL55 HCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (KL55 HCC) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2023 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))”.
KL55 HCC Mileage History
- 20/07/202287,298 mi
- 21/07/202287,298 mi
- 17/07/202394,828 mi+7,530 mi
- 21/07/202394,838 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,527 miles per year across 4 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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