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SH05 STZ

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 70,526 miles on the clock, averaging 5,798 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 STZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,798

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading70,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year140
Average per year5,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 STZ 26k37k48k59k71k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,526 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,386 miles
Since last MOT+4,609 miles
PASS
Mileage65,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,597 miles
PASS
Mileage61,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,354 miles
PASS
Mileage59,826 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,823 miles
Since last MOT+3,790 miles
PASS
Mileage56,033 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,972 miles
Since last MOT+7,814 miles
PASS
Mileage48,158 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,224 miles
PASS
Mileage40,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage33,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,652 miles
PASS
Mileage25,572 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 STZ
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 STZ

What car is SH05 STZ?

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

What is the mileage of SH05 STZ?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 STZ was 70,526 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 STZ passed its MOT?

SH05 STZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2016.

Is SH05 STZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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