2005 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · YR55 YFP
2005 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 101,824 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR55 YFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2026
- 101,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (6 mentions)
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YR55 YFP 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 (YR55 YFP) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 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: Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine rocker cover and sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YR55 YFP Mileage History
- 28/08/202484,723 mi
- 19/08/202591,043 mi+6,320 mi
- 22/08/202591,071 mi+28 mi
- 20/08/2026101,824 mi+10,753 mi
- 21/08/2026101,824 mi
Average of roughly 8,637 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
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