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FL05 XZA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1364cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1364cc
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 1364cc has had 4 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing 2 (50% pass rate). It has 40,653 miles on the clock, averaging 8,334 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FL05 XZA

MOT Status
Due date passed
40,653
Last Mileage
Recorded
4
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 4 tests on record
8,334

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading40,653 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,334
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FL05 XZA 23k28k32k36k41k '08'10'10

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Full MOT Test History 4 tests on record

PASS
Mileage40,653 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,653 miles
Since last MOT+9,584 miles
PASS
Mileage31,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,262 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL05 XZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1364cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FL05 XZA

What car is FL05 XZA?

FL05 XZA is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1364cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FL05 XZA?

The last recorded mileage for FL05 XZA was 40,653 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL05 XZA passed its MOT?

FL05 XZA has had 4 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (2 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2010.

Is FL05 XZA ULEZ compliant?

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

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