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SH05 XGE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Green Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourGreen
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 118,162 miles on the clock, averaging 8,098 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SH05 XGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,162
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,098

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,162 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,098
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH05 XGE 35k56k77k97k118k '08'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,162 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,529 miles
PASS
Mileage111,631 miles
Since last MOT+8,325 miles
PASS
Mileage103,306 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,294 miles
Since last MOT+10,743 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,551 miles
Since last MOT+14,482 miles
PASS
Mileage78,069 miles
Since last MOT+10,176 miles
PASS
Mileage67,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage64,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,227 miles
Since last MOT+2,018 miles
PASS
Mileage62,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage57,984 miles
Since last MOT+5,256 miles
PASS
Mileage52,728 miles
Since last MOT+9,297 miles
PASS
Mileage43,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,435 miles
PASS
Mileage34,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,996 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 XGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SH05 XGE

What car is SH05 XGE?

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

What is the mileage of SH05 XGE?

The last recorded mileage for SH05 XGE was 118,162 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH05 XGE passed its MOT?

SH05 XGE has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2018.

Is SH05 XGE ULEZ compliant?

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

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