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SH05 PLV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
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 998cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 114,968 miles on the clock, averaging 9,250 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 PLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,968
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,250

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading114,968 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,250
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 PLV 50k66k83k99k115k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,968 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,967 miles
Since last MOT+563 miles
PASS
Mileage114,404 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,402 miles
Since last MOT+7,808 miles
PASS
Mileage106,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,594 miles
Since last MOT+19,931 miles
PASS
Mileage86,663 miles
Since last MOT+9,857 miles
PASS
Mileage76,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,806 miles
Since last MOT+13,172 miles
PASS
Mileage63,634 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage55,035 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,033 miles
Since last MOT+4,868 miles
PASS
Mileage50,165 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 PLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 PLV

What car is SH05 PLV?

SH05 PLV is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH05 PLV?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 PLV was 114,968 miles, recorded on 1 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 PLV passed its MOT?

SH05 PLV has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jun 2015.

Is SH05 PLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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