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SH55 XSA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
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 998cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 68,133 miles on the clock, averaging 6,280 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 SH55 XSA

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,133
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
6,280

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading68,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year107
Average per year6,280
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH55 XSA 22k33k45k57k68k '08'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,133 miles
Since last MOT+107 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,127 miles
PASS
Mileage61,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage56,775 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,775 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage48,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,643 miles
PASS
Mileage41,009 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,006 miles
Since last MOT+7,035 miles
PASS
Mileage33,971 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,966 miles
Since last MOT+12,048 miles
PASS
Mileage21,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,918 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 XSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SH55 XSA

What car is SH55 XSA?

SH55 XSA is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH55 XSA?

The last recorded mileage for SH55 XSA was 68,133 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH55 XSA passed its MOT?

SH55 XSA has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2015.

Is SH55 XSA ULEZ compliant?

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

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