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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 89,029 miles on the clock, averaging 4,907 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 GD05 BVL
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 89,029 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,594 |
| Average per year | 4,907 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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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
| Registration | GD05 BVL |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GD — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About GD05 BVL
What car is GD05 BVL?
GD05 BVL is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2005.
What is the mileage of GD05 BVL?
The last recorded mileage for GD05 BVL was 89,029 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GD05 BVL passed its MOT?
GD05 BVL has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2020.
Is GD05 BVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GD05 BVL 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 GD05 BVL?
GD05 BVL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.