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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 62,136 miles on the clock, averaging 4,653 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for DF54 SXM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 62,136 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,524 |
| Average per year | 4,653 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)
Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).
Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)
Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).
Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links
Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).
Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)
Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DF54 SXM |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 54 — September 2004 to February 2005 |
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About DF54 SXM
What car is DF54 SXM?
DF54 SXM is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Chester in 2005.
What is the mileage of DF54 SXM?
The last recorded mileage for DF54 SXM was 62,136 miles, recorded on 22 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DF54 SXM passed its MOT?
DF54 SXM has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 22 Feb 2018.
Is DF54 SXM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF54 SXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is DF54 SXM?
DF54 SXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.