2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · SM55 RVW
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 20 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 171,315 miles. MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,315 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 RVW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/02/2024
- 171,315 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.
SM55 RVW 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 (SM55 RVW) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM55 RVW Mileage History
- 10/01/2022157,529 mi
- 31/01/2022157,677 mi+148 mi
- 02/02/2023163,541 mi+5,864 mi
- 21/02/2024171,309 mi+7,768 mi
- 28/02/2024171,315 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,463 miles per year across 5 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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