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KJ55 LWL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 100,538 miles on the clock, averaging 6,671 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 LWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,538
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,671

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,538 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,912
Average per year6,671
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KJ55 LWL 21k41k61k81k101k '08'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,538 miles
Since last MOT+8,912 miles
PASS
Mileage91,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,626 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage83,249 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage78,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,130 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage73,622 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,621 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage64,174 miles
Since last MOT+8,006 miles
PASS
Mileage56,168 miles
Since last MOT+10,077 miles
PASS
Mileage46,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,091 miles
Since last MOT+8,372 miles
PASS
Mileage37,719 miles
Since last MOT+8,922 miles
PASS
Mileage28,797 miles
Since last MOT+7,603 miles
PASS
Mileage21,194 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 LWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
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 LWL

What car is KJ55 LWL?

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

What is the mileage of KJ55 LWL?

The last recorded mileage for KJ55 LWL was 100,538 miles, recorded on 26 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KJ55 LWL passed its MOT?

KJ55 LWL has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Aug 2020.

Is KJ55 LWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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