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SD05 SYG

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 26,260 miles on the clock, averaging 2,677 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 SD05 SYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
26,260
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
2,677

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

Low mileage
Latest reading26,260 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,673
Average per year2,677
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SD05 SYG 7k12k17k22k26k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage26,260 miles
Since last MOT+3,673 miles
PASS
Mileage22,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,587 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage18,863 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage16,887 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage14,344 miles
Since last MOT+2,716 miles
PASS
Mileage11,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,074 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,554 miles
Since last MOT+2,188 miles
PASS
Mileage7,366 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

RegistrationSD05 SYG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSD — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SD05 SYG

What car is SD05 SYG?

SD05 SYG is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SD05 SYG?

The last recorded mileage for SD05 SYG was 26,260 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SD05 SYG passed its MOT?

SD05 SYG has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2015.

Is SD05 SYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SD05 SYG 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 SYG?

SD05 SYG is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.