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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 94,218 miles on the clock, averaging 7,253 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 SM55 RVT
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 94,218 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,508 |
| Average per year | 7,253 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | SM55 RVT |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SM55 RVT
What car is SM55 RVT?
SM55 RVT is an black Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SM55 RVT?
The last recorded mileage for SM55 RVT was 94,218 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM55 RVT passed its MOT?
SM55 RVT has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2018.
Is SM55 RVT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM55 RVT is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM55 RVT?
SM55 RVT is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.