2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · RN54 LBE
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 78,722 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RN54 LBE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2023
- 78,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RN54 LBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (RN54 LBE) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
RN54 LBE Mileage History
- 11/10/202267,713 mi
- 11/10/202267,715 mi+2 mi
- 18/10/202378,722 mi+11,007 mi
Average of roughly 10,811 miles per year across 3 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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