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KT54 AVE

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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 5 (50% pass rate). It has 96,161 miles on the clock, averaging 8,608 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KT54 AVE

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,608

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading96,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year64
Average per year8,608
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KT54 AVE 43k57k70k83k96k '08'14'12

Check KT54 AVE

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,161 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,097 miles
Since last MOT+647 miles
PASS
Mileage95,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,450 miles
Since last MOT+14,756 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,694 miles
Since last MOT+12,149 miles
PASS
Mileage68,545 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,545 miles
Since last MOT+10,492 miles
PASS
Mileage58,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,410 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,643 miles
Since last MOT+10,325 miles
PASS
Mileage43,318 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

RegistrationKT54 AVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKT — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About KT54 AVE

What car is KT54 AVE?

KT54 AVE is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KT54 AVE?

The last recorded mileage for KT54 AVE was 96,161 miles, recorded on 12 Mar 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KT54 AVE passed its MOT?

KT54 AVE has had 10 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (5 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Mar 2014.

Is KT54 AVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KT54 AVE 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 KT54 AVE?

KT54 AVE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.