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LM05 URL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 7 (46% pass rate). It has 84,352 miles on the clock, averaging 6,775 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 LM05 URL

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,352
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
46%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
6,775

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading84,352 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year6,775
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM05 URL 42k52k63k74k84k '08'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage84,352 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,341 miles
Since last MOT+11,519 miles
PASS
Mileage72,822 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,820 miles
Since last MOT+3,348 miles
PASS
Mileage69,472 miles
Since last MOT+2,316 miles
PASS
Mileage67,156 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,156 miles
Since last MOT+12,132 miles
PASS
Mileage55,024 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,012 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage50,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,412 miles
PASS
Mileage41,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,706 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

RegistrationLM05 URL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About LM05 URL

What car is LM05 URL?

LM05 URL is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2005.

What is the mileage of LM05 URL?

The last recorded mileage for LM05 URL was 84,352 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM05 URL passed its MOT?

LM05 URL has had 13 MOT tests with a 46% pass rate (6 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jun 2014.

Is LM05 URL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM05 URL 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 LM05 URL?

LM05 URL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.