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KP05 FOU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Luton, 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 43,545 miles on the clock, averaging 4,055 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 KP05 FOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
43,545
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
4,055

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

Low mileage
Latest reading43,545 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,093
Average per year4,055
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KP05 FOU 26k31k35k39k44k '08'12'10

Check KP05 FOU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage39,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,452 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage35,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,774 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage31,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage26,392 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

RegistrationKP05 FOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KP05 FOU

What car is KP05 FOU?

KP05 FOU is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KP05 FOU?

The last recorded mileage for KP05 FOU was 43,545 miles, recorded on 18 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP05 FOU passed its MOT?

KP05 FOU has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 18 Jul 2012.

Is KP05 FOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP05 FOU 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 KP05 FOU?

KP05 FOU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.