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SH55 UWV

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 114,737 miles on the clock, averaging 8,673 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 SH55 UWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,673

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 reading114,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,496
Average per year8,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH55 UWV 19k43k67k91k115k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,737 miles
Since last MOT+10,496 miles
PASS
Mileage104,241 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage98,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage93,780 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage89,162 miles
Since last MOT+11,348 miles
PASS
Mileage77,814 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,814 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage68,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,938 miles
Since last MOT+9,640 miles
PASS
Mileage59,298 miles
FAIL
FAIL
Mileage59,265 miles
Since last MOT+15,144 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,824 miles
PASS
Mileage35,297 miles
Since last MOT+8,845 miles
PASS
Mileage26,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,506 miles
PASS
Mileage18,946 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

RegistrationSH55 UWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SH55 UWV

What car is SH55 UWV?

SH55 UWV is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH55 UWV?

The last recorded mileage for SH55 UWV was 114,737 miles, recorded on 4 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH55 UWV passed its MOT?

SH55 UWV has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Nov 2019.

Is SH55 UWV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH55 UWV 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 SH55 UWV?

SH55 UWV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.