2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · PIJ 251
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 26 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 107,505 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,505 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PIJ 251 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 107,505 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PIJ 251 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 (PIJ 251) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))”; “Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))”.
PIJ 251 Mileage History
- 02/09/202384,174 mi
- 08/08/202490,069 mi+5,895 mi
- 05/09/2025101,259 mi+11,190 mi
- 02/09/2026107,500 mi+6,241 mi
- 03/09/2026107,505 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 7,767 miles per year across 5 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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