2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SM05 AHV
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 43,685 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
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SM05 AHV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2023
- 43,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 AHV 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 (SM05 AHV) between May 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM05 AHV Mileage History
- 24/05/202242,676 mi
- 30/05/202242,676 mi
- 25/05/202343,684 mi+1,008 mi
- 25/05/202343,685 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,006 miles per year across 4 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
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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