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CP05 LDN

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 132,640 miles on the clock, averaging 18,658 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for CP05 LDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
18,658

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading132,640 miles
Reading date
Average per year18,658
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CP05 LDN 38k62k85k109k133k '08'13'12

Check CP05 LDN

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,152 miles
PASS
Mileage125,488 miles
Since last MOT+457 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,031 miles
Since last MOT+22,136 miles
PASS
Mileage102,895 miles
Since last MOT+26,394 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,501 miles
Since last MOT+20,772 miles
PASS
Mileage55,729 miles
Since last MOT+17,696 miles
PASS
Mileage38,033 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

RegistrationCP05 LDN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeCP — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About CP05 LDN

What car is CP05 LDN?

CP05 LDN is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Swansea in 2005.

What is the mileage of CP05 LDN?

The last recorded mileage for CP05 LDN was 132,640 miles, recorded on 24 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CP05 LDN passed its MOT?

CP05 LDN has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2013.

Is CP05 LDN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CP05 LDN 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 CP05 LDN?

CP05 LDN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.