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FM05 MVT

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1229cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 47,016 miles on the clock, averaging 5,334 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FM05 MVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,016
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,334

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading47,016 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year5,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM05 MVT 5k15k26k36k47k '08'16'13

Check FM05 MVT

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,016 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,992 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage45,422 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,422 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage43,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,402 miles
PASS
Mileage40,689 miles
Since last MOT+4,558 miles
PASS
Mileage36,131 miles
Since last MOT+7,644 miles
PASS
Mileage28,487 miles
Since last MOT+838 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,649 miles
Since last MOT+21,532 miles
PASS
Mileage6,117 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage4,771 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

RegistrationFM05 MVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FM05 MVT

What car is FM05 MVT?

FM05 MVT is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FM05 MVT?

The last recorded mileage for FM05 MVT was 47,016 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM05 MVT passed its MOT?

FM05 MVT has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2016.

Is FM05 MVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM05 MVT 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 FM05 MVT?

FM05 MVT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.