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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 120,478 miles on the clock, averaging 8,023 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for DY05 WPE
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,478 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 12,294 |
| Average per year | 8,023 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | DY05 WPE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DY — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About DY05 WPE
What car is DY05 WPE?
DY05 WPE is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2005.
What is the mileage of DY05 WPE?
The last recorded mileage for DY05 WPE was 120,478 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DY05 WPE passed its MOT?
DY05 WPE has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2019.
Is DY05 WPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DY05 WPE 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 DY05 WPE?
DY05 WPE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.