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KJ55 BKV

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 77,759 miles on the clock, averaging 5,810 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 KJ55 BKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,759
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,810

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

Below average
Latest reading77,759 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,081
Average per year5,810
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KJ55 BKV 27k40k52k65k78k '08'17'13

Check KJ55 BKV

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage70,678 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,678 miles
Since last MOT+12,418 miles
PASS
Mileage58,260 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,260 miles
Since last MOT+7,731 miles
PASS
Mileage50,529 miles
Since last MOT+1,309 miles
PASS
Mileage49,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,220 miles
Since last MOT+1,631 miles
PASS
Mileage47,589 miles
Since last MOT+2,107 miles
PASS
Mileage45,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,965 miles
PASS
Mileage36,517 miles
Since last MOT+556 miles
PASS
Mileage35,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,993 miles
PASS
Mileage26,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,968 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

RegistrationKJ55 BKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKJ — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About KJ55 BKV

What car is KJ55 BKV?

KJ55 BKV is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KJ55 BKV?

The last recorded mileage for KJ55 BKV was 77,759 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KJ55 BKV passed its MOT?

KJ55 BKV has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2017.

Is KJ55 BKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KJ55 BKV 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 KJ55 BKV?

KJ55 BKV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.