2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MV55 VBA
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 122,372 miles. MOT expired on 02 Mar 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VBA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2023
- 122,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VBA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (MV55 VBA) between September 2008 and February 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 70 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MV55 VBA Mileage History
- 05/09/200824,196 mi
- 05/09/200824,196 mi
- 10/09/200930,724 mi+6,528 mi
- 16/06/201033,191 mi+2,467 mi
- 17/06/201033,191 mi
- 13/06/201138,351 mi+5,160 mi
- 13/06/201138,351 mi
- 12/06/201243,682 mi+5,331 mi
- 11/06/201347,860 mi+4,178 mi
- 10/06/201452,921 mi+5,061 mi
- 10/06/201452,923 mi+2 mi
- 05/06/201559,776 mi+6,853 mi
- 06/06/201559,776 mi
- 03/06/201669,039 mi+9,263 mi
- 06/06/201669,039 mi
- 20/05/201778,454 mi+9,415 mi
- 20/05/201778,456 mi+2 mi
- 16/05/201890,345 mi+11,889 mi
- 15/05/201999,618 mi+9,273 mi
- 16/05/201999,620 mi+2 mi
- 13/11/2020111,208 mi+11,588 mi
- 25/02/2021112,687 mi+1,479 mi
- 25/02/2021112,687 mi
- 24/02/2022113,669 mi+982 mi
- 03/03/2022113,669 mi
- 10/02/2023123,371 mi+9,702 mi
- 11/02/2023122,372 mi-999 mi
Average of roughly 6,802 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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