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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 176,804 miles on the clock, averaging 13,263 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 EO55 HRL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,804 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,718 |
| Average per year | 13,263 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | EO55 HRL |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About EO55 HRL
What car is EO55 HRL?
EO55 HRL is an black Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2005.
What is the mileage of EO55 HRL?
The last recorded mileage for EO55 HRL was 176,804 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO55 HRL passed its MOT?
EO55 HRL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2018.
Is EO55 HRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO55 HRL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is EO55 HRL?
EO55 HRL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.