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SE05 RUY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Diesel · 1248cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1248cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1248cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 42,248 miles on the clock, averaging 4,544 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 RUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,544

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 reading42,248 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,544
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SE05 RUY 7k15k24k33k42k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,320 miles
PASS
Mileage37,928 miles
Since last MOT+2,094 miles
PASS
Mileage35,834 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage31,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,235 miles
PASS
Mileage21,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage21,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,265 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,274 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage12,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,657 miles
PASS
Mileage6,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage6,546 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 RUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1248cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSE — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SE05 RUY

What car is SE05 RUY?

SE05 RUY is an green Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SE05 RUY?

The last recorded mileage for SE05 RUY was 42,248 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SE05 RUY passed its MOT?

SE05 RUY has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2015.

Is SE05 RUY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SE05 RUY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SE05 RUY?

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