2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KU05 VBV
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 139,624 miles. MOT valid until 01 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KU05 VBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 139,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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KU05 VBV Mileage History
- 27/11/2023125,521 mi
- 28/11/2023125,542 mi+21 mi
- 29/11/2024133,298 mi+7,756 mi
- 27/11/2025139,605 mi+6,307 mi
- 28/11/2025139,624 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 7,036 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KU05 VBV 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 (KU05 VBV) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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