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KC55 RTU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 998cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 37,151 miles on the clock, averaging 4,025 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 KC55 RTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
37,151
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
4,025

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading37,151 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,856
Average per year4,025
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KC55 RTU 24k28k31k34k37k '08'12'09

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage37,151 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage29,295 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage26,562 miles
Since last MOT+1,082 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,101 miles
PASS
Mileage24,379 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

RegistrationKC55 RTU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKC — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KC55 RTU

What car is KC55 RTU?

KC55 RTU is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KC55 RTU?

The last recorded mileage for KC55 RTU was 37,151 miles, recorded on 6 Jan 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KC55 RTU passed its MOT?

KC55 RTU has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 6 Jan 2012.

Is KC55 RTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KC55 RTU 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 KC55 RTU?

KC55 RTU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.