V5C, identity checks & indemnity
V5C issued
18 September 2023
Sample report (UK) - 2017 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 Energy (PL17 EWD)
Report generated 18 July 2026 at 09:30
Vehicle Information
Make & Model
Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 EnergyVauxhall Corsa 1.4 Energy
Year of Manufacture
20172017
Colour
RedRed
Transmission
ManualManual
Registration
PL17 EWDPL17 EWD
Registration Date
01 Sept 201701 September 2017
Latest Mileage
61,300 mi61,300 mi
MOT Status
ValidValid (Expires: 12 April 2027)
ULEZ
CompliantCompliant
Tax Status
TaxedTaxed (Due: 01 January 2027)
Body Type
HatchbackHatchback
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Euro Status
Euro 6Euro 6
Last V5C Issued
09 November 202309 November 2023
Est. Annual Mileage
7,200 mi/year (fallback)7,200 mi/year (fallback)
Standard Road Tax
£195/year£195/year
Engine & Fuel Consumption
Fuel typePetrol
Engine capacityUnknown
Consumption combined55.4 mpg
CO2 emission112 g/km
CO2 ratingC
Cost per mileEstimated11.9p / mile
Annual fuel costEstimated£880
38% better than UK average (40 mpg)
COâ‚‚ Efficiency Rating
C (112 g/km)
0 < 101
A
101 - 120
BC
RATING C
121 - 140
DE
141 - 165
FG
166 - 185
HI
186 - 225
JK
225+
LM
Official values are shown where supplied; estimated values use vehicle specifications. Fuel costs assume £1.45/litre and 7,400 miles/year. Actual use and prices vary.
Odometer history
Track how the vehicle's mileage has changed over time
First recorded42,105 mi
Latest recorded61,300 mi
Mar 2023: 42,105 mi
Mar 2024: 48,714 mi
Mar 2025: 55,028 mi
Mar 2026: 61,300 mi
MOT Test History
Test Number
test-0
Odometer
61,300 mi
Test Number
test-1
Odometer
55,028 mi
Noted Defects & Advisories (1)
- ADVISORYNearside front tyre slightly damaged
Test Number
test-2
Odometer
48,714 mi
Test Number
test-3
Odometer
42,105 mi
MOT Pass Rate
First-time pass rate. A fail that passed on retest still counts as a fail.
100%Pass rate
Passed: 4 (100%)
Failed: 0 (0%)
Vehicle history
Licensed evidence summary
No critical licensed markers found
6 checks
Critical0
Needs context0
Clear6
- Write-off / Cat status
- No marker
- Outstanding finance
- None found
- Stolen marker
- No marker
- Previous keepers
- 2 keepers
- Plate changes
- None
- Colour changes
- Not recorded
Experian
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- High-risk records
- None found
- Prior auction / salvage
- None found
Experian
SalvageGuide
Recent dated evidence
- Previous history search05 Nov 2024
Private Buyer
- V5C logbook issued18 Sept 2023
DVLA registration certificate issued / updated
Supporting licensed detail
Checked 18 July 2026Data provided byExperian
Ownership, colour and search history
Keeper record
1 previous keeper · last changed 10 Apr 2020 · updated 10 Apr 2020
Previous search
05 November 2024 · 09:12 · Private Buyer
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Market valuation
UK Vehicle Data range
Value comparison
UK Vehicle Data · licensed trade guide
Retail price
£4,650 - £5,400
5,000
Private sale price
£4,400 - £4,650
4,650
Trade price
Low £3,600
3,950
Part exchange price
3,750
Auction price
3,450
Based on 61,300 miles · guide
Visual condition
The supplied photos show a small nearside rear-door dent and otherwise consistent visible condition. Ralph inspected 7 supplied images.
- WatchNearside rear-door dent
The dent appears cosmetic at photo resolution, but the sill and door operation should be checked in person.
- ObservedNo obvious panel mismatch
Visible paint tone and panel gaps are consistent across the supplied angles.
What's claimed vs what the record shows
- Consistent61,300 miles
The public MOT timeline is consistent with this mileage.
- ConsistentTwo previous owners
Licensed history reports two previous registered keepers.
- WatchNo accidents
No write-off or salvage marker was returned, but that cannot prove the car has never had unrecorded damage.
- WatchFull service history
MOT mileage is consistent, but service stamps and invoices were not supplied to Ralph.
Ralph's Call
88/ 100
£4,700 asking versus £4,450 maximum sensible price (8 points)
Four consecutive first-time passes in the sample period (4 points)
Keeper and mileage claims agree (4 points)
Small cosmetic dent (4 points)
No theft, scrap, export or finance marker returned (3 points)
No write-off or salvage record returned (3 points)
Mileage progression is consistent (3 points)
Fair price to pay
£4,650
Market range: £4,650 – £5,000
Key Findings
Clear licensed provenance and finance checks
Strong MOT and mileage pattern
Asking price is £250 above the private ceiling
This Corsa generation is simple and widely supported, with age-related cooling and suspension checks worth making.
Model-level issues are inspection prompts and are not priced as faults unless this car shows evidence.
- Check coolant level, suspension noise and clutch operation on the test drive
ULEZ Compliant
Previous adverts
Ralph completed the previous-advert search and found no records for this registration.
Maintenance evidence
What this vehicle's record suggests dealing with now, before its next MOT and over the next year. Ralph does not estimate a long-term maintenance bill.
Before the next MOT
Items to inspect or resolve before the next test.
Post-purchase service and inspection
£200Medium
Immediately after purchase
Evidence: Private sale with service documents not yet inspected
Expert Advice: Review the history first and service only what is due.
Over the next year
Lower-urgency upkeep and patterns to keep watching.
Cosmetic dent allowance
£100Low
Optional
Evidence: Supplied photo review
Expert Advice: Confirm the door and sill are unaffected before negotiating.
Ralph Recommendation
Proceed if the seller produces the service file, the inspection confirms the dent is cosmetic and the price is reduced to no more than £4,450. £5,000 retail less £300 immediate preparation and a £250 private-sale buffer.
Maximum sensible price£4,450
MOT Analysis
The sample period shows four consecutive passes and consistent mileage. The one tyre advisory does not repeat in later tests.
Message to Seller
Please send photos of the stamped service book and invoices, confirm the dent has not affected the sill, and consider £4,450 subject to inspection.
For a private purchase, clean history is not enough: the price must retain room for inspection and preparation that a dealer would normally absorb.
The clean-retail benchmark is not the correct private-sale ceiling without preparation and buyer-protection adjustments.
Before you commit
- Match service documents to date, mileage and registration
- Inspect the dent, sill and door operation
- Cold-start the engine and complete a mixed-road test drive
- Verify seller identity against the V5C and address
AI forecasts are estimates and may not be 100% accurate; we recommend cross-referencing with a reputable mechanic for certainty.
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