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BK55 WHA

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 91,873 miles on the clock, averaging 4,438 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 BK55 WHA

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,438

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20
Average per year4,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK55 WHA 33k48k63k77k92k '08'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,873 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,853 miles
Since last MOT+1,087 miles
PASS
Mileage90,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,044 miles
PASS
Mileage88,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,722 miles
Since last MOT+2,456 miles
PASS
Mileage86,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,266 miles
Since last MOT+2,965 miles
PASS
Mileage83,301 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage79,866 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,190 miles
PASS
Mileage75,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,390 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,226 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage65,663 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,624 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage59,773 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,763 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage52,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,419 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage44,044 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage37,741 miles
Since last MOT+4,296 miles
PASS
Mileage33,445 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

RegistrationBK55 WHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About BK55 WHA

What car is BK55 WHA?

BK55 WHA is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BK55 WHA?

The last recorded mileage for BK55 WHA was 91,873 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK55 WHA passed its MOT?

BK55 WHA has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Nov 2021.

Is BK55 WHA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK55 WHA 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 BK55 WHA?

BK55 WHA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.