2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · VU05 YPO
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 91,946 miles. MOT valid until 08 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU05 YPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 91,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU05 YPO 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 (VU05 YPO) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
VU05 YPO Mileage History
- 12/05/202271,249 mi
- 29/04/202375,164 mi+3,915 mi
- 07/05/202484,745 mi+9,581 mi
- 01/04/202589,524 mi+4,779 mi
- 09/02/202691,946 mi+2,422 mi
Average of roughly 5,522 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: Good
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