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GV05 SKO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 86,518 miles on the clock, averaging 4,857 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 GV05 SKO

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,518
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,857

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading86,518 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year4,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV05 SKO 23k39k55k71k87k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,518 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,514 miles
Since last MOT+1,279 miles
PASS
Mileage85,235 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,235 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage80,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,906 miles
PASS
Mileage76,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,352 miles
PASS
Mileage68,623 miles
Since last MOT+7,070 miles
PASS
Mileage61,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,553 miles
Since last MOT+4,176 miles
PASS
Mileage57,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,819 miles
PASS
Mileage52,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,558 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage47,769 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,769 miles
Since last MOT+4,369 miles
PASS
Mileage43,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,126 miles
PASS
Mileage38,274 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage33,794 miles
Since last MOT+10,316 miles
PASS
Mileage23,478 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

RegistrationGV05 SKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About GV05 SKO

What car is GV05 SKO?

GV05 SKO is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Brighton in 2005.

What is the mileage of GV05 SKO?

The last recorded mileage for GV05 SKO was 86,518 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV05 SKO passed its MOT?

GV05 SKO has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2021.

Is GV05 SKO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV05 SKO 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 GV05 SKO?

GV05 SKO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.