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FN05 RBU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 112,345 miles on the clock, averaging 7,465 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for FN05 RBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,465

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year7,465
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN05 RBU 35k54k74k93k112k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,345 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,343 miles
Since last MOT+12,935 miles
PASS
Mileage99,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,408 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage92,685 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,961 miles
PASS
Mileage87,721 miles
Since last MOT+6,265 miles
PASS
Mileage81,456 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,455 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage72,898 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,898 miles
Since last MOT+11,010 miles
PASS
Mileage61,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,888 miles
Since last MOT+8,910 miles
PASS
Mileage52,978 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,959 miles
PASS
Mileage47,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,016 miles
Since last MOT+7,646 miles
PASS
Mileage39,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,370 miles
Since last MOT+4,552 miles
PASS
Mileage34,818 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 RBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FN05 RBU

What car is FN05 RBU?

FN05 RBU is an green Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FN05 RBU?

The last recorded mileage for FN05 RBU was 112,345 miles, recorded on 6 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN05 RBU passed its MOT?

FN05 RBU has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 6 Aug 2018.

Is FN05 RBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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