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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 57,581 miles on the clock, averaging 6,135 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 SD05 EXS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 57,581 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,320 |
| Average per year | 6,135 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 10 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 | SD05 EXS |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SD — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SD05 EXS
What car is SD05 EXS?
SD05 EXS is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.
What is the mileage of SD05 EXS?
The last recorded mileage for SD05 EXS was 57,581 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SD05 EXS passed its MOT?
SD05 EXS has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2014.
Is SD05 EXS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD05 EXS 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 SD05 EXS?
SD05 EXS is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.