2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · PE55 LRO
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 16 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 50,689 miles. MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE55 LRO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 50,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE55 LRO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (PE55 LRO) between September 2008 and January 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (4 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (both side) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
PE55 LRO Mileage History
- 25/09/20089,934 mi
- 18/09/200914,684 mi+4,750 mi
- 08/09/201022,842 mi+8,158 mi
- 08/09/201022,842 mi
- 31/08/201129,762 mi+6,920 mi
- 18/04/201232,465 mi+2,703 mi
- 18/04/201232,465 mi
- 07/06/201334,806 mi+2,341 mi
- 07/06/201334,806 mi
- 11/06/201436,894 mi+2,088 mi
- 12/06/201436,894 mi
- 24/06/201537,454 mi+560 mi
- 24/06/201537,454 mi
- 25/06/201637,697 mi+243 mi
- 27/06/201637,697 mi
- 04/07/201738,093 mi+396 mi
- 05/07/201838,413 mi+320 mi
- 05/07/201838,413 mi
- 20/06/201938,683 mi+270 mi
- 20/06/201938,683 mi
- 24/06/202038,792 mi+109 mi
- 24/06/202038,792 mi
- 06/11/202140,497 mi+1,705 mi
- 21/02/202341,300 mi+803 mi
- 13/02/202444,633 mi+3,333 mi
- 11/02/202547,947 mi+3,314 mi
- 22/01/202650,688 mi+2,741 mi
- 23/01/202650,689 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,352 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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