2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VU55 YNO
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 45,401 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU55 YNO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2026
- 45,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU55 YNO 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 (VU55 YNO) between September 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
VU55 YNO Mileage History
- 08/09/202340,954 mi
- 11/09/202444,104 mi+3,150 mi
- 19/09/202444,122 mi+18 mi
- 20/05/202645,401 mi+1,279 mi
- 20/05/202645,401 mi
Average of roughly 1,649 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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