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BK05 FYJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 74,206 miles on the clock, averaging 5,230 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for BK05 FYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,230

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading74,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,919
Average per year5,230
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BK05 FYJ 14k29k44k59k74k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage68,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage60,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,302 miles
Since last MOT+7,371 miles
PASS
Mileage52,931 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,931 miles
Since last MOT+3,161 miles
PASS
Mileage49,770 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,768 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage41,831 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage33,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,160 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage29,391 miles
Since last MOT+4,030 miles
PASS
Mileage25,361 miles
Since last MOT+3,445 miles
PASS
Mileage21,916 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,916 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage18,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,111 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage14,187 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

RegistrationBK05 FYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BK05 FYJ

What car is BK05 FYJ?

BK05 FYJ is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BK05 FYJ?

The last recorded mileage for BK05 FYJ was 74,206 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK05 FYJ passed its MOT?

BK05 FYJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2019.

Is BK05 FYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK05 FYJ 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 BK05 FYJ?

BK05 FYJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.