2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SW05 OES
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 54,297 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW05 OES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 54,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW05 OES 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 (SW05 OES) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (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: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SW05 OES Mileage History
- 17/02/202352,377 mi
- 21/02/202352,383 mi+6 mi
- 26/02/202452,613 mi+230 mi
- 04/03/202552,930 mi+317 mi
- 02/07/202654,297 mi+1,367 mi
Average of roughly 570 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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