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HT05 ETA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 111,009 miles on the clock, averaging 7,868 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 HT05 ETA

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,009
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,868

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,009 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,701
Average per year7,868
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HT05 ETA 62k74k87k99k111k '08'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,009 miles
Since last MOT+8,701 miles
PASS
Mileage102,308 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,290 miles
Since last MOT+9,174 miles
PASS
Mileage93,116 miles
Since last MOT+11,485 miles
PASS
Mileage81,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,633 miles
PASS
Mileage77,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,998 miles
Since last MOT+7,982 miles
PASS
Mileage70,016 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,895 miles
PASS
Mileage62,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,087 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

RegistrationHT05 ETA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeHT — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About HT05 ETA

What car is HT05 ETA?

HT05 ETA is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2005.

What is the mileage of HT05 ETA?

The last recorded mileage for HT05 ETA was 111,009 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HT05 ETA passed its MOT?

HT05 ETA has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2014.

Is HT05 ETA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HT05 ETA 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 HT05 ETA?

HT05 ETA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.