BV05 SWN

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
BLACK
Engine
1796 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 16 June 2024
Last recorded mileage
15,578 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 22 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 15,578 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of issues suggests significant ongoing maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage of 5,174 miles per year, averaging 15,578 miles over 21 years, which is below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories (Jun 2023) and failures (Apr 2010, Apr 2020) indicate chronic wear.
  • Engine oil leaking excessively (Jun 2023) is a major failure, suggesting a persistent and costly issue.
  • Major engine failure (Jun 2023) and emissions failure (Jun 2023) point to significant underlying engine problems.
  • The vehicle has been on SORN status since 2005, raising questions about its continuous use and maintenance.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a current, albeit expired, MOT certificate from June 2023.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle design.
  • The car has a consistent, albeit low, mileage history, suggesting light use.

Mileage history

Jan 2008: 15,578 mi PASSFeb 2009: 20,227 mi PASSApr 2010: 26,668 mi FAILApr 2010: 26,668 mi PASSApr 2011: 31,160 mi PASSApr 2012: 35,931 mi PASSApr 2013: 41,859 mi PASSApr 2014: 47,688 mi PASSMay 2015: 52,164 mi PASSMay 2016: 57,460 mi PASSMay 2017: 61,443 mi PASSMay 2018: 65,839 mi PASSMay 2019: 72,533 mi FAILMay 2019: 72,534 mi PASSMay 2020: 78,514 mi FAILMay 2020: 78,514 mi PASSMay 2021: 83,214 mi FAILMay 2021: 83,214 mi PASSMay 2022: 87,773 mi FAILMay 2022: 87,773 mi PASSJun 2023: 95,477 mi FAILJun 2023: 95,570 mi PASS96k56k16kJan 2008Jun 2023

MOT test history — 16/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2008 PASS 15,578 mi None recorded
Feb 2009 PASS 20,227 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2010 FAIL 26,668 mi
FAIL Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2010 PASS 26,668 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 31,160 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED O/S/F tyre starting to deteriorate
USER ENTERED spare tyre close to legal limit
Apr 2012 PASS 35,931 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2013 PASS 41,859 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Apr 2014 PASS 47,688 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2015 PASS 52,164 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 57,460 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 61,443 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 65,839 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 72,533 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
May 2019 PASS 72,534 mi None recorded
May 2020 FAIL 78,514 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner thread (5.2.3 (e))
May 2020 PASS 78,514 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner thread (5.2.3 (e))
May 2021 FAIL 83,214 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2021 PASS 83,214 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2022 FAIL 87,773 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PRS Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
May 2022 PASS 87,773 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 FAIL 95,477 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2023 PASS 95,570 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV05 SWN, 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.