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KJ05 AUE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourRed
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 84,031 miles on the clock, averaging 4,104 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 KJ05 AUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,031
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,104

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,031 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,104
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KJ05 AUE 13k31k48k66k84k '08'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,031 miles
Since last MOT+8,243 miles
PASS
Mileage75,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,168 miles
PASS
Mileage68,620 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,619 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage60,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage57,871 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,860 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage51,758 miles
Since last MOT+6,140 miles
PASS
Mileage45,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,787 miles
PASS
Mileage41,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,831 miles
Since last MOT+1,376 miles
PASS
Mileage40,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,793 miles
PASS
Mileage37,662 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage35,318 miles
Since last MOT+1,276 miles
PASS
Mileage34,042 miles
Since last MOT+1,798 miles
PASS
Mileage32,244 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,243 miles
Since last MOT+11,074 miles
PASS
Mileage21,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,169 miles
Since last MOT+3,144 miles
PASS
Mileage18,025 miles
Since last MOT+1,407 miles
PASS
Mileage16,618 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,618 miles
Since last MOT+1,876 miles
PASS
Mileage14,742 miles
Since last MOT+1,912 miles
PASS
Mileage12,830 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

RegistrationKJ05 AUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKJ — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KJ05 AUE

What car is KJ05 AUE?

KJ05 AUE is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KJ05 AUE?

The last recorded mileage for KJ05 AUE was 84,031 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KJ05 AUE passed its MOT?

KJ05 AUE has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2025.

Is KJ05 AUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KJ05 AUE 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 KJ05 AUE?

KJ05 AUE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.