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SH05 SXB

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
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 4 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing once (75% pass rate). It has 41,596 miles on the clock, averaging 9,326 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 SXB

MOT Status
Due date passed
41,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
9,326

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading41,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,038
Average per year9,326
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH05 SXB 23k28k32k37k42k '08'10'09

Check SH05 SXB

Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage41,596 miles
Since last MOT+9,038 miles
PASS
Mileage32,558 miles
Since last MOT+9,600 miles
PASS
Mileage22,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,958 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 SXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 SXB

What car is SH05 SXB?

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

What is the mileage of SH05 SXB?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 SXB was 41,596 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 SXB passed its MOT?

SH05 SXB has had 4 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (3 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 5 Apr 2010.

Is SH05 SXB ULEZ compliant?

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

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