2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · ML05 VNM
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 93,504 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,504 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML05 VNM Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 93,504 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML05 VNM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (ML05 VNM) between February 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead u”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML05 VNM Mileage History
- 25/02/20085,168 mi
- 24/02/200913,343 mi+8,175 mi
- 17/02/201024,966 mi+11,623 mi
- 17/02/201024,966 mi
- 14/02/201138,951 mi+13,985 mi
- 14/02/201138,951 mi
- 21/02/201251,425 mi+12,474 mi
- 21/02/201251,426 mi+1 mi
- 19/02/201353,530 mi+2,104 mi
- 29/08/201354,710 mi+1,180 mi
- 19/08/201456,825 mi+2,115 mi
- 19/08/201456,825 mi
- 03/08/201558,456 mi+1,631 mi
- 07/09/201661,949 mi+3,493 mi
- 13/03/201867,086 mi+5,137 mi
- 13/03/201867,086 mi
- 27/02/201969,792 mi+2,706 mi
- 15/05/202073,149 mi+3,357 mi
- 15/05/202073,149 mi
- 06/05/202175,304 mi+2,155 mi
- 06/05/202175,304 mi
- 11/05/202278,247 mi+2,943 mi
- 12/05/202278,247 mi
- 16/05/202381,576 mi+3,329 mi
- 16/05/202381,576 mi
- 05/04/202482,880 mi+1,304 mi
- 07/04/202587,656 mi+4,776 mi
- 09/04/202693,504 mi+5,848 mi
Average of roughly 4,875 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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