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SE05 BDZ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1229cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 84,197 miles on the clock, averaging 4,836 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 SE05 BDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,836

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 reading84,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,682
Average per year4,836
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE05 BDZ 31k45k58k71k84k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage77,515 miles
Since last MOT+9,664 miles
PASS
Mileage67,851 miles
Since last MOT+5,304 miles
PASS
Mileage62,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,561 miles
PASS
Mileage58,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,037 miles
PASS
Mileage53,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,291 miles
PASS
Mileage49,658 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,657 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage45,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage38,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,553 miles
PASS
Mileage34,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,234 miles
Since last MOT+1,131 miles
PASS
Mileage33,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,103 miles
Since last MOT+1,809 miles
PASS
Mileage31,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,294 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

RegistrationSE05 BDZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SE05 BDZ

What car is SE05 BDZ?

SE05 BDZ is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SE05 BDZ?

The last recorded mileage for SE05 BDZ was 84,197 miles, recorded on 23 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE05 BDZ passed its MOT?

SE05 BDZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2019.

Is SE05 BDZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE05 BDZ 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 SE05 BDZ?

SE05 BDZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.