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SA05 GRF

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 57,888 miles on the clock, averaging 4,536 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 SA05 GRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,888
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,536

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,888 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,536
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SA05 GRF 16k26k37k47k58k '08'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,760 miles
PASS
Mileage55,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,242 miles
PASS
Mileage49,886 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,886 miles
Since last MOT+4,381 miles
PASS
Mileage45,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,604 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,901 miles
Since last MOT+4,238 miles
PASS
Mileage36,663 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,503 miles
PASS
Mileage32,154 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage27,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,960 miles
PASS
Mileage22,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,261 miles
PASS
Mileage15,664 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

RegistrationSA05 GRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SA05 GRF

What car is SA05 GRF?

SA05 GRF is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA05 GRF?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 GRF was 57,888 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 GRF passed its MOT?

SA05 GRF has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2018.

Is SA05 GRF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA05 GRF 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 SA05 GRF?

SA05 GRF is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.