2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MV55 VCT
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 89,768 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,768 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VCT Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2024
- 89,768 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VCT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (MV55 VCT) between August 2008 and October 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MV55 VCT Mileage History
- 19/08/200819,120 mi
- 17/09/200920,401 mi+1,281 mi
- 17/09/201022,650 mi+2,249 mi
- 17/09/201022,630 mi-20 mi
- 19/11/201324,567 mi+1,937 mi
- 19/11/201324,567 mi
- 06/10/201436,310 mi+11,743 mi
- 13/10/201436,310 mi
- 06/10/201540,968 mi+4,658 mi
- 09/03/201745,796 mi+4,828 mi
- 14/03/201745,797 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/201849,434 mi+3,637 mi
- 02/05/201849,450 mi+16 mi
- 30/04/201953,202 mi+3,752 mi
- 02/05/201953,202 mi
- 29/10/202058,896 mi+5,694 mi
- 29/10/202161,554 mi+2,658 mi
- 03/11/202161,554 mi
- 14/10/202269,497 mi+7,943 mi
- 14/10/202269,497 mi
- 11/10/202374,419 mi+4,922 mi
- 31/10/202489,768 mi+15,349 mi
Average of roughly 4,361 miles per year across 22 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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