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FY55 LHE

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 83,626 miles on the clock, averaging 4,140 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 LHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,626
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,140

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 reading83,626 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,646
Average per year4,140
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FY55 LHE 46k56k65k74k84k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,626 miles
Since last MOT+2,646 miles
PASS
Mileage80,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,980 miles
Since last MOT+3,541 miles
PASS
Mileage77,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage74,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,766 miles
PASS
Mileage70,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,418 miles
PASS
Mileage65,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,380 miles
PASS
Mileage62,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,632 miles
PASS
Mileage58,927 miles
Since last MOT+6,571 miles
PASS
Mileage52,356 miles
Since last MOT+6,202 miles
PASS
Mileage46,154 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 LHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
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 LHE

What car is FY55 LHE?

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

What is the mileage of FY55 LHE?

The last recorded mileage for FY55 LHE was 83,626 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY55 LHE passed its MOT?

FY55 LHE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2017.

Is FY55 LHE ULEZ compliant?

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

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