2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KL55 HLA
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 93,755 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
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KL55 HLA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 12/01/2026
- 93,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
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KL55 HLA 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 (KL55 HLA) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement park brake (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement PARK BRAKE. (1.1.15 (e))”; “Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”.
KL55 HLA Mileage History
- 12/01/202471,943 mi
- 12/01/202471,945 mi+2 mi
- 19/12/202479,124 mi+7,179 mi
- 20/12/202479,130 mi+6 mi
- 12/01/202693,755 mi+14,625 mi
Average of roughly 10,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Electric power steering column failureSerious
Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
- Easytronic clutch actuator and gearbox faultsSerious
The automated manual can shunt, refuse to select gears or throw up an F warning when the actuator or clutch adaptation is failing.
- Coil pack and EGR valve issuesModerate
Twinport petrols commonly misfire or hesitate because of coil-pack failure and soot-clogged EGR valves.
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