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KY05 TBO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1389cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1389cc
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 1389cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 64,230 miles on the clock, averaging 3,471 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for KY05 TBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
64,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
3,471

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading64,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year3,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KY05 TBO 16k28k40k52k64k '08'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage64,230 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,228 miles
Since last MOT+1,884 miles
PASS
Mileage62,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,344 miles
Since last MOT+4,065 miles
PASS
Mileage58,279 miles
Since last MOT+4,977 miles
PASS
Mileage53,302 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,292 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,210 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage46,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,636 miles
Since last MOT+7,871 miles
PASS
Mileage38,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,765 miles
Since last MOT+1,993 miles
PASS
Mileage36,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage34,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,770 miles
PASS
Mileage31,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,150 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,328 miles
PASS
Mileage27,280 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage24,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,884 miles
Since last MOT+2,862 miles
PASS
Mileage22,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage19,436 miles
Since last MOT+3,628 miles
PASS
Mileage15,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,808 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).

Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 TBO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1389cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKY — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KY05 TBO

What car is KY05 TBO?

KY05 TBO is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1389cc). First registered in Luton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KY05 TBO?

The last recorded mileage for KY05 TBO was 64,230 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KY05 TBO passed its MOT?

KY05 TBO has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2022.

Is KY05 TBO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KY05 TBO 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 KY05 TBO?

KY05 TBO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.