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MM05 OLV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 106,012 miles on the clock, averaging 5,135 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 MM05 OLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
5,135

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 reading106,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year77
Average per year5,135
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM05 OLV 65k75k85k96k106k '08'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,012 miles
Since last MOT+77 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,935 miles
Since last MOT+7,391 miles
PASS
Mileage98,544 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage91,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage85,616 miles
Since last MOT+6,641 miles
PASS
Mileage78,975 miles
PASS
Mileage93,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,042 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage85,345 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage75,175 miles
Since last MOT+10,647 miles
PASS
Mileage64,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,528 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

RegistrationMM05 OLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MM05 OLV

What car is MM05 OLV?

MM05 OLV is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MM05 OLV?

The last recorded mileage for MM05 OLV was 106,012 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM05 OLV passed its MOT?

MM05 OLV has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2016.

Is MM05 OLV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM05 OLV 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 MM05 OLV?

MM05 OLV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.