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KE55 LUP

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourBlack
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 973cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 5 (55% pass rate). It has 85,142 miles on the clock, averaging 7,246 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KE55 LUP

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,142
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,246

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,142 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,246
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KE55 LUP 36k48k60k73k85k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
PASS
Mileage77,946 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage72,074 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,916 miles
Since last MOT+8,273 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,643 miles
Since last MOT+7,245 miles
PASS
Mileage56,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,398 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage51,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage44,621 miles
Since last MOT+8,975 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,646 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

RegistrationKE55 LUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKE — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KE55 LUP

What car is KE55 LUP?

KE55 LUP is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KE55 LUP?

The last recorded mileage for KE55 LUP was 85,142 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KE55 LUP passed its MOT?

KE55 LUP has had 11 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (6 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2015.

Is KE55 LUP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KE55 LUP 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 KE55 LUP?

KE55 LUP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.