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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 53,273 miles on the clock, averaging 3,501 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 SY05 MLV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 53,273 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 107 |
| Average per year | 3,501 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | SY05 MLV |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SY05 MLV
What car is SY05 MLV?
SY05 MLV is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Inverness in 2005.
What is the mileage of SY05 MLV?
The last recorded mileage for SY05 MLV was 53,273 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY05 MLV passed its MOT?
SY05 MLV has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2021.
Is SY05 MLV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY05 MLV 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 SY05 MLV?
SY05 MLV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.