2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · MV55 VFU
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 96,578 miles. MOT expired on 01 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,578 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VFU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2022
- 96,578 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (MV55 VFU) between September 2008 and October 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
MV55 VFU Mileage History
- 13/09/200826,949 mi
- 31/10/200937,743 mi+10,794 mi
- 02/11/200937,753 mi+10 mi
- 31/01/201145,186 mi+7,433 mi
- 20/09/201147,068 mi+1,882 mi
- 20/09/201147,070 mi+2 mi
- 02/10/201250,205 mi+3,135 mi
- 04/10/201250,205 mi
- 02/10/201354,450 mi+4,245 mi
- 03/10/201354,450 mi
- 17/09/201461,344 mi+6,894 mi
- 30/09/201461,836 mi+492 mi
- 05/10/201572,750 mi+10,914 mi
- 05/10/201572,755 mi+5 mi
- 05/10/201678,985 mi+6,230 mi
- 06/10/201679,009 mi+24 mi
- 29/12/201781,830 mi+2,821 mi
- 05/01/201881,835 mi+5 mi
- 17/12/201886,218 mi+4,383 mi
- 10/12/201995,566 mi+9,348 mi
- 13/12/201995,578 mi+12 mi
- 29/10/202195,580 mi+2 mi
- 02/11/202195,581 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/202296,578 mi+997 mi
Average of roughly 4,936 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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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