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SE05 RDY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Purple Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourPurple
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 40,202 miles on the clock, averaging 3,554 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 RDY

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,554

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading40,202 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,554
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE05 RDY 5k14k23k31k40k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,202 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage36,514 miles
Since last MOT+3,581 miles
PASS
Mileage32,933 miles
Since last MOT+8,747 miles
PASS
Mileage24,186 miles
Since last MOT+4,852 miles
PASS
Mileage19,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,920 miles
PASS
Mileage16,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,912 miles
PASS
Mileage13,502 miles
Since last MOT+3,778 miles
PASS
Mileage9,724 miles
Since last MOT+1,924 miles
FAIL
Mileage7,800 miles
PASS
Mileage42,451 miles
Since last MOT+37,498 miles
PASS
Mileage4,953 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 RDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SE05 RDY

What car is SE05 RDY?

SE05 RDY is an purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SE05 RDY?

The last recorded mileage for SE05 RDY was 40,202 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE05 RDY passed its MOT?

SE05 RDY has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 25 Jun 2018.

Is SE05 RDY ULEZ compliant?

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

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