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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 56,027 miles on the clock, averaging 5,520 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 SP55 VBU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 56,027 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,520 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | SP55 VBU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SP — Dundee, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About SP55 VBU
What car is SP55 VBU?
SP55 VBU is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Dundee in 2005.
What is the mileage of SP55 VBU?
The last recorded mileage for SP55 VBU was 56,027 miles, recorded on 6 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SP55 VBU passed its MOT?
SP55 VBU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Apr 2017.
Is SP55 VBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SP55 VBU 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 SP55 VBU?
SP55 VBU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.