2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · OU55 CUW
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 117,386 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU55 CUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2025
- 117,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU55 CUW 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 (OU55 CUW) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road A Zone (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
OU55 CUW Mileage History
- 11/06/202293,200 mi
- 10/06/202396,894 mi+3,694 mi
- 20/06/2024105,255 mi+8,361 mi
- 27/06/2024105,276 mi+21 mi
- 04/06/2025117,386 mi+12,110 mi
Average of roughly 8,110 miles per year across 5 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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