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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 59,665 miles on the clock, averaging 5,489 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 WRD
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 59,665 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 10 |
| Average per year | 5,489 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record
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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
| Registration | BK05 WRD |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BK — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About BK05 WRD
What car is BK05 WRD?
BK05 WRD is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.
What is the mileage of BK05 WRD?
The last recorded mileage for BK05 WRD was 59,665 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BK05 WRD passed its MOT?
BK05 WRD has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2014.
Is BK05 WRD ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK05 WRD 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 WRD?
BK05 WRD is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.