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FV55 MLN

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
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 1229cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 118,071 miles on the clock, averaging 8,444 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 FV55 MLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,071
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
8,444

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 reading118,071 miles
Reading date
Miles last year60
Average per year8,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV55 MLN 24k47k71k94k118k '08'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,071 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,011 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage115,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,056 miles
Since last MOT+16,024 miles
PASS
Mileage99,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,032 miles
PASS
Mileage936,657 miles
Since last MOT+845,545 miles
PASS
Mileage91,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage85,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,159 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage78,321 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,321 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage70,948 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,215 miles
PASS
Mileage63,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,732 miles
Since last MOT+7,134 miles
PASS
Mileage56,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,598 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage50,322 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,321 miles
Since last MOT+12,353 miles
PASS
Mileage37,968 miles
Since last MOT+14,263 miles
PASS
Mileage23,705 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

RegistrationFV55 MLN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FV55 MLN

What car is FV55 MLN?

FV55 MLN is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FV55 MLN?

The last recorded mileage for FV55 MLN was 118,071 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV55 MLN passed its MOT?

FV55 MLN has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2019.

Is FV55 MLN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV55 MLN 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 FV55 MLN?

FV55 MLN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.