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SH55 XSD

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1229cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 12 (48% pass rate). It has 110,744 miles on the clock, averaging 7,783 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 XSD

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,744
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
48%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,783

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 reading110,744 miles
Reading date
Miles last year996
Average per year7,783
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH55 XSD 23k45k67k89k111k '08'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,744 miles
Since last MOT+996 miles
PASS
Mileage109,748 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,747 miles
PASS
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage87,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,480 miles
PASS
Mileage80,279 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,277 miles
Since last MOT+6,348 miles
PASS
Mileage73,929 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,975 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,297 miles
PASS
Mileage56,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,653 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
PASS
Mileage48,485 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,470 miles
Since last MOT+7,579 miles
PASS
Mileage40,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,891 miles
Since last MOT+8,874 miles
PASS
Mileage32,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,872 miles
PASS
Mileage23,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,145 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 XSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SH55 XSD

What car is SH55 XSD?

SH55 XSD is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2005.

What is the mileage of SH55 XSD?

The last recorded mileage for SH55 XSD was 110,744 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH55 XSD passed its MOT?

SH55 XSD has had 23 MOT tests with a 48% pass rate (11 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 19 Feb 2020.

Is SH55 XSD ULEZ compliant?

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

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