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SM55 EPJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 52,927 miles on the clock, averaging 2,814 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SM55 EPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
52,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,814

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

Low mileage
Latest reading52,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year2,814
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM55 EPJ 13k23k33k43k53k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage52,927 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,926 miles
Since last MOT+5,662 miles
PASS
Mileage47,264 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,263 miles
Since last MOT+7,908 miles
PASS
Mileage39,355 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,353 miles
Since last MOT+4,134 miles
PASS
Mileage35,219 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
PASS
Mileage34,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,761 miles
Since last MOT+1,093 miles
PASS
Mileage33,668 miles
Since last MOT+1,107 miles
PASS
Mileage32,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,561 miles
Since last MOT+884 miles
PASS
Mileage31,677 miles
Since last MOT+1,100 miles
PASS
Mileage30,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,577 miles
Since last MOT+1,448 miles
PASS
Mileage29,129 miles
Since last MOT+1,455 miles
PASS
Mileage27,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,674 miles
Since last MOT+1,167 miles
PASS
Mileage26,507 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage17,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage13,452 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

RegistrationSM55 EPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About SM55 EPJ

What car is SM55 EPJ?

SM55 EPJ is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SM55 EPJ?

The last recorded mileage for SM55 EPJ was 52,927 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM55 EPJ passed its MOT?

SM55 EPJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2022.

Is SM55 EPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 EPJ 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 SM55 EPJ?

SM55 EPJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.