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SL05 BZH

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 68,156 miles on the clock, averaging 6,737 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 SL05 BZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,737

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading68,156 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,737
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 BZH 16k29k42k55k68k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,328 miles
PASS
Mileage62,828 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,827 miles
Since last MOT+17,036 miles
PASS
Mileage45,791 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage39,204 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,203 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage26,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,264 miles
Since last MOT+5,089 miles
PASS
Mileage21,175 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,174 miles
Since last MOT+4,739 miles
PASS
Mileage16,435 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,435 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

RegistrationSL05 BZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 BZH

What car is SL05 BZH?

SL05 BZH is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 BZH?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 BZH was 68,156 miles, recorded on 21 Nov 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 BZH passed its MOT?

SL05 BZH has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Nov 2015.

Is SL05 BZH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 BZH 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 SL05 BZH?

SL05 BZH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.