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SA05 SPZ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 86,462 miles on the clock, averaging 6,256 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 SA05 SPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,462
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,256

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 reading86,462 miles
Reading date
Miles last year53,187
Average per year6,256
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA05 SPZ 34k47k60k73k86k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage86,462 miles
Since last MOT+53,187 miles
PASS
Mileage33,275 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,261 miles
PASS
Mileage80,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,912 miles
Since last MOT+8,545 miles
PASS
Mileage72,367 miles
Since last MOT+15,965 miles
PASS
Mileage56,402 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage54,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,989 miles
PASS
Mileage49,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage41,974 miles
Since last MOT+8,460 miles
PASS
Mileage33,514 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 SPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SA05 SPZ

What car is SA05 SPZ?

SA05 SPZ is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SA05 SPZ?

The last recorded mileage for SA05 SPZ was 86,462 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA05 SPZ passed its MOT?

SA05 SPZ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 28 Nov 2016.

Is SA05 SPZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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