2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MV55 VBC
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 109,138 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,138 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VBC Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2022
- 109,138 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (34 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (MV55 VBC) between October 2008 and May 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2022 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: Brakes (34 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (a))”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
MV55 VBC Mileage History
- 03/10/200827,426 mi
- 03/10/200827,426 mi
- 29/09/200940,402 mi+12,976 mi
- 30/09/200940,428 mi+26 mi
- 06/01/201155,323 mi+14,895 mi
- 10/01/201155,334 mi+11 mi
- 03/01/201258,708 mi+3,374 mi
- 10/12/201263,767 mi+5,059 mi
- 10/12/201367,634 mi+3,867 mi
- 12/12/201367,640 mi+6 mi
- 10/12/201468,417 mi+777 mi
- 07/01/201676,454 mi+8,037 mi
- 12/01/201676,456 mi+2 mi
- 07/01/201784,195 mi+7,739 mi
- 10/01/201888,844 mi+4,649 mi
- 02/01/201995,194 mi+6,350 mi
- 03/01/201995,204 mi+10 mi
- 06/01/2020101,727 mi+6,523 mi
- 13/01/2020101,728 mi+1 mi
- 30/11/2020107,744 mi+6,016 mi
- 10/12/2020107,768 mi+24 mi
- 27/05/2022109,130 mi+1,362 mi
- 28/05/2022109,138 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,987 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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