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CA05 YMW

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
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 1389cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 6 (76% pass rate). It has 61,153 miles on the clock, averaging 2,644 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for CA05 YMW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
61,153
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
2,644

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 reading61,153 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,644
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA05 YMW 13k25k37k49k61k '08'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage61,153 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,153 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage53,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,964 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage47,589 miles
Since last MOT+792 miles
PASS
Mileage46,797 miles
Since last MOT+711 miles
PASS
Mileage46,086 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage45,285 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage44,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,460 miles
Since last MOT+1,516 miles
PASS
Mileage42,944 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,834 miles
Since last MOT+1,559 miles
PASS
Mileage41,275 miles
Since last MOT+1,936 miles
PASS
Mileage39,339 miles
Since last MOT+1,783 miles
PASS
Mileage37,556 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage35,175 miles
Since last MOT+2,745 miles
PASS
Mileage32,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,764 miles
PASS
Mileage28,666 miles
Since last MOT+2,837 miles
PASS
Mileage25,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage22,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,812 miles
PASS
Mileage19,798 miles
Since last MOT+3,405 miles
PASS
Mileage16,393 miles
Since last MOT+2,219 miles
PASS
Mileage14,174 miles
Since last MOT+893 miles
FAIL
Mileage13,281 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 YMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CA05 YMW

What car is CA05 YMW?

CA05 YMW is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2005.

What is the mileage of CA05 YMW?

The last recorded mileage for CA05 YMW was 61,153 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA05 YMW passed its MOT?

CA05 YMW has had 25 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (19 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is CA05 YMW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA05 YMW 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 CA05 YMW?

CA05 YMW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.