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FN05 OTL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourGreen
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 998cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 99,386 miles on the clock, averaging 10,365 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 FN05 OTL

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,386
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,365

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 reading99,386 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,365
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN05 OTL 27k45k63k81k99k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,386 miles
Since last MOT+12,812 miles
PASS
Mileage86,574 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,574 miles
Since last MOT+14,104 miles
PASS
Mileage72,470 miles
Since last MOT+15,160 miles
PASS
Mileage57,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,310 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,292 miles
Since last MOT+3,861 miles
PASS
Mileage53,431 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,184 miles
PASS
Mileage48,172 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
PASS
Mileage48,116 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,116 miles
Since last MOT+20,663 miles
PASS
Mileage27,453 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

RegistrationFN05 OTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FN05 OTL

What car is FN05 OTL?

FN05 OTL is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FN05 OTL?

The last recorded mileage for FN05 OTL was 99,386 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN05 OTL passed its MOT?

FN05 OTL has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2015.

Is FN05 OTL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN05 OTL 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 FN05 OTL?

FN05 OTL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.