2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · VN05 XBL
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 93,072 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VN05 XBL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 93,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN05 XBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Corsa (VN05 XBL) between June 2008 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed PLY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VN05 XBL Mileage History
- 26/06/20085,740 mi
- 26/06/20085,740 mi
- 23/06/20097,061 mi+1,321 mi
- 17/06/20108,459 mi+1,398 mi
- 27/06/201110,499 mi+2,040 mi
- 08/06/201214,866 mi+4,367 mi
- 08/06/201214,870 mi+4 mi
- 06/06/201321,473 mi+6,603 mi
- 06/06/201321,473 mi
- 03/06/201427,182 mi+5,709 mi
- 04/06/201532,899 mi+5,717 mi
- 06/06/201638,490 mi+5,591 mi
- 06/06/201638,490 mi
- 02/06/201743,962 mi+5,472 mi
- 07/06/201850,079 mi+6,117 mi
- 03/06/201954,914 mi+4,835 mi
- 02/06/202059,602 mi+4,688 mi
- 04/06/202162,078 mi+2,476 mi
- 09/02/202265,245 mi+3,167 mi
- 04/03/202265,249 mi+4 mi
- 25/02/202367,242 mi+1,993 mi
- 14/03/202470,715 mi+3,473 mi
- 11/03/202581,645 mi+10,930 mi
- 17/03/202692,770 mi+11,125 mi
- 26/03/202693,072 mi+302 mi
Average of roughly 4,921 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Electric power steering column failureSerious
Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
- Easytronic clutch actuator and gearbox faultsSerious
The automated manual can shunt, refuse to select gears or throw up an F warning when the actuator or clutch adaptation is failing.
- Coil pack and EGR valve issuesModerate
Twinport petrols commonly misfire or hesitate because of coil-pack failure and soot-clogged EGR valves.
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