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FH05 FVC

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 29 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 12 (59% pass rate). It has 58,836 miles on the clock, averaging 2,570 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 FH05 FVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,836
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 12 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
2,570

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading58,836 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,570
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH05 FVC 15k26k37k48k59k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,836 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,835 miles
Since last MOT+6,074 miles
PASS
Mileage52,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,537 miles
PASS
Mileage44,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,224 miles
Since last MOT+2,643 miles
PASS
Mileage41,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,581 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage39,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage36,892 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,868 miles
Since last MOT+1,624 miles
PASS
Mileage35,244 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage33,906 miles
Since last MOT+1,200 miles
PASS
Mileage32,706 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,699 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage30,734 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,728 miles
Since last MOT+1,608 miles
PASS
Mileage29,120 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,120 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage27,000 miles
Since last MOT+2,266 miles
PASS
Mileage24,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage21,950 miles
Since last MOT+2,199 miles
PASS
Mileage19,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage17,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
PASS
Mileage15,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,331 miles

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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

RegistrationFH05 FVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FH05 FVC

What car is FH05 FVC?

FH05 FVC is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FH05 FVC?

The last recorded mileage for FH05 FVC was 58,836 miles, recorded on 30 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH05 FVC passed its MOT?

FH05 FVC has had 29 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (17 passes, 12 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2025.

Is FH05 FVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH05 FVC 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 FH05 FVC?

FH05 FVC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.