2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YE55 LAA
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 58,377 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,377 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE55 LAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 58,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE55 LAA 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 (YE55 LAA) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
YE55 LAA Mileage History
- 03/09/202449,693 mi
- 03/09/202553,486 mi+3,793 mi
- 03/09/202553,488 mi+2 mi
- 26/08/202658,377 mi+4,889 mi
- 26/08/202658,377 mi
Average of roughly 4,393 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: Below Average
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