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FP05 KXU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlue
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 84,948 miles on the clock, averaging 4,949 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 FP05 KXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,948
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,949

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,948 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,949
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP05 KXU 20k36k52k69k85k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,948 miles
Since last MOT+2,094 miles
PASS
Mileage82,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,788 miles
PASS
Mileage79,066 miles
Since last MOT+87 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,979 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage75,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,682 miles
PASS
Mileage72,108 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,108 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage66,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage59,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,333 miles
Since last MOT+9,680 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,653 miles
Since last MOT+5,868 miles
PASS
Mileage43,785 miles
Since last MOT+1,954 miles
PASS
Mileage41,831 miles
Since last MOT+2,524 miles
PASS
Mileage39,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,307 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage33,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,988 miles
Since last MOT+8,507 miles
PASS
Mileage25,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,481 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage19,872 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

RegistrationFP05 KXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About FP05 KXU

What car is FP05 KXU?

FP05 KXU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2005.

What is the mileage of FP05 KXU?

The last recorded mileage for FP05 KXU was 84,948 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP05 KXU passed its MOT?

FP05 KXU has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2021.

Is FP05 KXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP05 KXU 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 FP05 KXU?

FP05 KXU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.