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FE55 TLN

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 83,798 miles on the clock, averaging 10,198 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 FE55 TLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,798
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
50%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
10,198

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading83,798 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,976
Average per year10,198
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FE55 TLN 39k50k61k73k84k '09'13'11

Check FE55 TLN

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage83,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,976 miles
PASS
Mileage78,822 miles
Since last MOT+9,638 miles
PASS
Mileage69,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,184 miles
Since last MOT+11,982 miles
PASS
Mileage57,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,202 miles
Since last MOT+18,107 miles
PASS
Mileage39,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,095 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

RegistrationFE55 TLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFE — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FE55 TLN

What car is FE55 TLN?

FE55 TLN is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FE55 TLN?

The last recorded mileage for FE55 TLN was 83,798 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FE55 TLN passed its MOT?

FE55 TLN has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 3 Jul 2013.

Is FE55 TLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FE55 TLN 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 FE55 TLN?

FE55 TLN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.