BL54 BYN

2005 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
RED
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 December 2020
Last recorded mileage
9,950 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 64/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Vauxhall has 17 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 9,950 miles. The car is currently not valid for MOT and requires immediate attention.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,416 miles per year, with a significant 6-year gap (2012-2018) and no activity since 2019.

Things to check

  • Extremely low mileage: 9,950 miles in 21 years (4,416 mi/yr) — well below UK average.
  • MOT expired 2020-12-20; vehicle is currently not valid for MOT testing.
  • No MOT history since 2019; last test was 2019-12-19.
  • First registration Jan 2005; vehicle is 21 years old with significant age-related wear.

Working in its favour

  • No MOT failures recorded across all 2 tests.
  • Clean MOT pass record with no advisories on the most recent test (2019-12-19).
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.

Mileage history

Jan 2008: 9,950 mi PASSJan 2009: 14,013 mi PASSJan 2010: 17,441 mi PASSJan 2011: 22,050 mi PASSJan 2012: 26,828 mi PASSJan 2013: 30,992 mi FAILJan 2013: 30,992 mi PASSJan 2014: 36,895 mi PASSJan 2015: 41,561 mi FAILJan 2015: 41,561 mi PASSJan 2016: 44,819 mi FAILJan 2016: 44,819 mi PASSDec 2016: 49,694 mi PASSDec 2017: 53,226 mi FAILDec 2017: 53,226 mi PASSDec 2018: 59,340 mi PASSDec 2019: 66,055 mi PASS66k38k10kJan 2008Dec 2019

MOT test history — 13/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2008 PASS 9,950 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 PASS 14,013 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 PASS 17,441 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2011 PASS 22,050 mi None recorded
Jan 2012 PASS 26,828 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 30,992 mi
FAIL Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jan 2013 PASS 30,992 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jan 2014 PASS 36,895 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Jan 2015 FAIL 41,561 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Jan 2015 PASS 41,561 mi None recorded
Jan 2016 FAIL 44,819 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY both rear tyres cracking on tread
Jan 2016 PASS 44,819 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY both rear tyres cracking on tread
Dec 2016 PASS 49,694 mi
ADVISORY Coolant leak oil pressure switch signs of leaking
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Dec 2017 FAIL 53,226 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Dec 2017 PASS 53,226 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 PASS 59,340 mi None recorded
Dec 2019 PASS 66,055 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL54 BYN, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.