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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 129,495 miles on the clock, averaging 8,701 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 SO05 BWJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 129,495 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,682 |
| Average per year | 8,701 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 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 | SO05 BWJ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 BWJ
What car is SO05 BWJ?
SO05 BWJ is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 BWJ?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 BWJ was 129,495 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 BWJ passed its MOT?
SO05 BWJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2020.
Is SO05 BWJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 BWJ 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 SO05 BWJ?
SO05 BWJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.