2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KL55 KHH
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 64,956 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL55 KHH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2026
- 64,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
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KL55 KHH 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 KHH) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
KL55 KHH Mileage History
- 30/09/202453,983 mi
- 30/09/202453,983 mi
- 01/10/202562,297 mi+8,314 mi
- 01/10/202562,297 mi
- 29/09/202664,956 mi+2,659 mi
Average of roughly 5,497 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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