2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · WP05 RXU
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 151,183 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP05 RXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2025
- 151,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP05 RXU 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 (WP05 RXU) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
WP05 RXU Mileage History
- 15/05/2023126,546 mi
- 15/05/2023126,549 mi+3 mi
- 15/05/2024140,212 mi+13,663 mi
- 15/05/2024140,213 mi+1 mi
- 06/05/2025151,183 mi+10,970 mi
Average of roughly 12,464 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: Poor
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