2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · NH05 RDZ
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 83,691 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2019.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jan 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,691 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH05 RDZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2018
- 83,691 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH05 RDZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (NH05 RDZ) between July 2008 and July 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
NH05 RDZ Mileage History
- 23/07/200823,473 mi
- 28/07/200927,372 mi+3,899 mi
- 28/07/200927,372 mi
- 22/07/201030,658 mi+3,286 mi
- 12/07/201134,712 mi+4,054 mi
- 13/07/201237,264 mi+2,552 mi
- 04/07/201340,269 mi+3,005 mi
- 04/07/201340,269 mi
- 14/07/201455,328 mi+15,059 mi
- 14/07/201455,328 mi
- 28/07/201565,266 mi+9,938 mi
- 28/07/201565,266 mi
- 13/07/201670,141 mi+4,875 mi
- 22/07/201775,393 mi+5,252 mi
- 28/07/201883,691 mi+8,298 mi
Average of roughly 6,014 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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