2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SM55 SDV
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 09 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 71,649 miles. MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 SDV Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/12/2023
- 71,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 SDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (SM55 SDV) between October 2008 and December 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
SM55 SDV Mileage History
- 29/10/200819,698 mi
- 30/10/200920,647 mi+949 mi
- 11/10/201021,656 mi+1,009 mi
- 01/11/201122,302 mi+646 mi
- 25/10/201222,883 mi+581 mi
- 13/09/201323,112 mi+229 mi
- 30/10/201432,677 mi+9,565 mi
- 30/10/201432,677 mi
- 29/10/201539,283 mi+6,606 mi
- 30/10/201539,285 mi+2 mi
- 17/03/201744,970 mi+5,685 mi
- 28/03/201852,201 mi+7,231 mi
- 13/12/201860,233 mi+8,032 mi
- 12/12/201961,229 mi+996 mi
- 18/11/202062,232 mi+1,003 mi
- 20/11/202062,238 mi+6 mi
- 09/12/202166,164 mi+3,926 mi
- 24/11/202267,864 mi+1,700 mi
- 09/12/202267,872 mi+8 mi
- 14/12/202371,649 mi+3,777 mi
Average of roughly 3,435 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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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