2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KP05 GFX
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 12 May 2005. Recorded mileage 105,488 miles. MOT expired on 23 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP05 GFX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2024
- 105,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP05 GFX 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 (KP05 GFX) between October 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
KP05 GFX Mileage History
- 29/10/202192,811 mi
- 29/10/202192,811 mi
- 28/10/202299,448 mi+6,637 mi
- 25/05/2024105,488 mi+6,040 mi
Average of roughly 4,930 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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