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BO05 LET

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 106,488 miles on the clock, averaging 4,954 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 BO05 LET

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,954

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading106,488 miles
Reading date
Miles last year834
Average per year4,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BO05 LET 22k43k64k85k106k '08'25'15

Check BO05 LET

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,488 miles
Since last MOT+834 miles
PASS
Mileage105,654 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,644 miles
Since last MOT+3,847 miles
PASS
Mileage101,797 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,112 miles
PASS
Mileage97,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,996 miles
PASS
Mileage95,687 miles
Since last MOT+2,295 miles
PASS
Mileage93,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage89,980 miles
Since last MOT+2,952 miles
PASS
Mileage87,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage82,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,568 miles
Since last MOT+8,077 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,416 miles
PASS
Mileage68,075 miles
Since last MOT+10,781 miles
PASS
Mileage57,294 miles
Since last MOT+264 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,030 miles
Since last MOT+11,364 miles
PASS
Mileage45,666 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,483 miles
Since last MOT+11,241 miles
PASS
Mileage34,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,242 miles
Since last MOT+12,626 miles
PASS
Mileage21,616 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

RegistrationBO05 LET
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeBO — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About BO05 LET

What car is BO05 LET?

BO05 LET is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of BO05 LET?

The last recorded mileage for BO05 LET was 106,488 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BO05 LET passed its MOT?

BO05 LET has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2025.

Is BO05 LET ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BO05 LET 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 BO05 LET?

BO05 LET is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.