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FY55 DRZ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourPurple
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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 75,585 miles on the clock, averaging 3,611 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 FY55 DRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,585
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
3,611

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,585 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,611
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY55 DRZ 15k30k46k61k76k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,585 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,585 miles
Since last MOT+3,324 miles
PASS
Mileage72,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,485 miles
PASS
Mileage68,776 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,775 miles
Since last MOT+3,453 miles
PASS
Mileage65,322 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,313 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage62,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,992 miles
PASS
Mileage59,163 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,163 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage56,753 miles
Since last MOT+1,568 miles
PASS
Mileage55,185 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage50,185 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,181 miles
Since last MOT+10,656 miles
PASS
Mileage39,525 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage33,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,747 miles
PASS
Mileage31,688 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,688 miles
Since last MOT+2,461 miles
PASS
Mileage29,227 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,216 miles
Since last MOT+1,734 miles
PASS
Mileage27,482 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
PASS
Mileage25,365 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
PASS
Mileage22,757 miles
Since last MOT+3,336 miles
PASS
Mileage19,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,001 miles
PASS
Mileage15,420 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

RegistrationFY55 DRZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About FY55 DRZ

What car is FY55 DRZ?

FY55 DRZ is an purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2005.

What is the mileage of FY55 DRZ?

The last recorded mileage for FY55 DRZ was 75,585 miles, recorded on 2 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY55 DRZ passed its MOT?

FY55 DRZ has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 2 May 2025.

Is FY55 DRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY55 DRZ 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 FY55 DRZ?

FY55 DRZ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.