2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SB55 SCV
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 118,426 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB55 SCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 118,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB55 SCV 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 (SB55 SCV) between January 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Coil spring mounting insecure not seating correctly (5.3.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Pad too low. (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SB55 SCV Mileage History
- 20/01/2024109,461 mi
- 20/01/2024109,462 mi+1 mi
- 21/01/2025114,362 mi+4,900 mi
- 21/01/2025114,362 mi
- 29/10/2025118,426 mi+4,064 mi
Average of roughly 5,053 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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