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SH55 UWW

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 71,135 miles on the clock, averaging 9,658 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 SH55 UWW

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,658

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 reading71,135 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,658
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH55 UWW 13k28k42k57k71k '08'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,135 miles
Since last MOT+8,474 miles
PASS
Mileage62,661 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,656 miles
Since last MOT+12,090 miles
PASS
Mileage50,566 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,561 miles
Since last MOT+12,190 miles
PASS
Mileage38,371 miles
Since last MOT+11,960 miles
PASS
Mileage26,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,411 miles
Since last MOT+8,941 miles
PASS
Mileage17,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,450 miles
PASS
Mileage13,020 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 UWW
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 UWW

What car is SH55 UWW?

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

What is the mileage of SH55 UWW?

The last recorded mileage for SH55 UWW was 71,135 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH55 UWW passed its MOT?

SH55 UWW has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2014.

Is SH55 UWW ULEZ compliant?

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

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