2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · NJ55 GYU
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 85,120 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ55 GYU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2024
- 85,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ55 GYU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (NJ55 GYU) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
NJ55 GYU Mileage History
- 05/10/202275,877 mi
- 02/10/202381,703 mi+5,826 mi
- 04/10/202381,746 mi+43 mi
- 07/10/202485,120 mi+3,374 mi
- 07/10/202485,120 mi
Average of roughly 4,606 miles per year across 5 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
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