2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · KM55 YBB
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 41,264 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM55 YBB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 41,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM55 YBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (KM55 YBB) between November 2008 and November 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
KM55 YBB Mileage History
- 26/11/200817,372 mi
- 25/11/200919,854 mi+2,482 mi
- 30/11/201022,236 mi+2,382 mi
- 30/11/201022,236 mi
- 30/11/201124,900 mi+2,664 mi
- 28/11/201227,257 mi+2,357 mi
- 26/11/201329,495 mi+2,238 mi
- 25/11/201431,395 mi+1,900 mi
- 25/11/201533,299 mi+1,904 mi
- 28/11/201634,730 mi+1,431 mi
- 29/11/201634,730 mi
- 16/11/201736,501 mi+1,771 mi
- 15/11/201837,770 mi+1,269 mi
- 15/11/201837,770 mi
- 14/11/201938,828 mi+1,058 mi
- 10/11/202039,304 mi+476 mi
- 10/11/202139,753 mi+449 mi
- 07/11/202240,038 mi+285 mi
- 07/11/202340,498 mi+460 mi
- 03/12/202440,721 mi+223 mi
- 19/11/202541,264 mi+543 mi
Average of roughly 1,407 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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