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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 97,517 miles on the clock, averaging 8,864 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for SB05 OUL
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 97,517 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 8,864 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SB05 OUL |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SB05 OUL
What car is SB05 OUL?
SB05 OUL is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SB05 OUL?
The last recorded mileage for SB05 OUL was 97,517 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB05 OUL passed its MOT?
SB05 OUL has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2017.
Is SB05 OUL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB05 OUL 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 OUL?
SB05 OUL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.