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AY05 LME

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 67,645 miles on the clock, averaging 4,195 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 AY05 LME

MOT Status
Due date passed
67,645
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,195

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,645 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,974
Average per year4,195
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AY05 LME 25k36k46k57k68k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,645 miles
Since last MOT+2,974 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage61,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,839 miles
PASS
Mileage56,135 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,995 miles
PASS
Mileage51,137 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,133 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage47,007 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage43,734 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,734 miles
Since last MOT+2,717 miles
PASS
Mileage41,017 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,829 miles
PASS
Mileage37,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,083 miles
PASS
Mileage32,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage28,814 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage25,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,012 miles

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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

RegistrationAY05 LME
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeAY — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About AY05 LME

What car is AY05 LME?

AY05 LME is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2005.

What is the mileage of AY05 LME?

The last recorded mileage for AY05 LME was 67,645 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AY05 LME passed its MOT?

AY05 LME has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2018.

Is AY05 LME ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY05 LME 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 AY05 LME?

AY05 LME is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.