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SB05 APY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
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 998cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 67,563 miles on the clock, averaging 9,089 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SB05 APY

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,563
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,089

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading67,563 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,380
Average per year9,089
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB05 APY 19k31k43k55k68k '08'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,380 miles
PASS
Mileage62,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,183 miles
Since last MOT+13,159 miles
PASS
Mileage49,024 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,021 miles
Since last MOT+11,793 miles
PASS
Mileage37,228 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,220 miles
Since last MOT+10,723 miles
PASS
Mileage26,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,497 miles
Since last MOT+7,732 miles
PASS
Mileage18,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,765 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

RegistrationSB05 APY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SB05 APY

What car is SB05 APY?

SB05 APY is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SB05 APY?

The last recorded mileage for SB05 APY was 67,563 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB05 APY passed its MOT?

SB05 APY has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2013.

Is SB05 APY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 APY 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 SB05 APY?

SB05 APY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.