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SH05 ALO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 77,144 miles on the clock, averaging 4,962 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 SH05 ALO

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,962

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 reading77,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,025
Average per year4,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 ALO 25k38k51k64k77k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage72,119 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,119 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage68,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,482 miles
Since last MOT+641 miles
PASS
Mileage67,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,841 miles
Since last MOT+1,592 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,249 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage63,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage59,853 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage53,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,419 miles
Since last MOT+9,728 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,691 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
PASS
Mileage43,684 miles
Since last MOT+1,510 miles
PASS
Mileage42,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,174 miles
Since last MOT+11,037 miles
PASS
Mileage31,137 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
PASS
Mileage31,133 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,133 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage24,783 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

RegistrationSH05 ALO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 ALO

What car is SH05 ALO?

SH05 ALO is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 ALO?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 ALO was 77,144 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 ALO passed its MOT?

SH05 ALO has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2018.

Is SH05 ALO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH05 ALO 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 SH05 ALO?

SH05 ALO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.