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FL05 RXV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

White Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourWhite
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 78,588 miles on the clock, averaging 2,922 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FL05 RXV

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,588
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,922

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,588 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,137
Average per year2,922
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL05 RXV 28k41k53k66k79k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage78,588 miles
Since last MOT+2,137 miles
PASS
Mileage76,451 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage70,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,262 miles
PASS
Mileage67,610 miles
Since last MOT+1,465 miles
PASS
Mileage66,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,145 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,143 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,141 miles
Since last MOT+2,904 miles
PASS
Mileage63,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,707 miles
PASS
Mileage56,530 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage53,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage50,141 miles
Since last MOT+3,073 miles
PASS
Mileage47,068 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,065 miles
Since last MOT+849 miles
PASS
Mileage46,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,216 miles
Since last MOT+805 miles
PASS
Mileage45,411 miles
Since last MOT+899 miles
PASS
Mileage44,512 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage43,479 miles
Since last MOT+1,320 miles
PASS
Mileage42,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,514 miles
PASS
Mileage40,645 miles
Since last MOT+12,360 miles
PASS
Mileage28,285 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

RegistrationFL05 RXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FL05 RXV

What car is FL05 RXV?

FL05 RXV is an white Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FL05 RXV?

The last recorded mileage for FL05 RXV was 78,588 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL05 RXV passed its MOT?

FL05 RXV has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jun 2025.

Is FL05 RXV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL05 RXV 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 FL05 RXV?

FL05 RXV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.