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KJ55 LLW

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 99,962 miles on the clock, averaging 5,473 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 LLW

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,473

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 reading99,962 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KJ55 LLW 28k46k64k82k100k '08'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,406 miles
PASS
Mileage98,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,748 miles
PASS
Mileage93,808 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
PASS
Mileage87,713 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage84,365 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage78,455 miles
Since last MOT+2,191 miles
PASS
Mileage76,264 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,585 miles
PASS
Mileage72,676 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,078 miles
PASS
Mileage65,456 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,382 miles
Since last MOT+5,078 miles
PASS
Mileage60,304 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,067 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage52,276 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,567 miles
PASS
Mileage45,530 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,490 miles
Since last MOT+5,859 miles
PASS
Mileage39,631 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,615 miles
Since last MOT+11,146 miles
PASS
Mileage28,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,469 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 LLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
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 LLW

What car is KJ55 LLW?

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

What is the mileage of KJ55 LLW?

The last recorded mileage for KJ55 LLW was 99,962 miles, recorded on 18 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KJ55 LLW passed its MOT?

KJ55 LLW has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 18 Oct 2021.

Is KJ55 LLW ULEZ compliant?

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

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