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MT05 RWL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 998cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 83,950 miles on the clock, averaging 7,467 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 MT05 RWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,950
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,467

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading83,950 miles
Reading date
Miles last year84
Average per year7,467
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT05 RWL 17k33k50k67k84k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,950 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,095 miles
PASS
Mileage78,771 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,770 miles
Since last MOT+14,964 miles
PASS
Mileage63,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,200 miles
PASS
Mileage58,606 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,606 miles
Since last MOT+2,935 miles
PASS
Mileage55,671 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,669 miles
Since last MOT+10,971 miles
PASS
Mileage44,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage37,509 miles
Since last MOT+6,895 miles
PASS
Mileage30,614 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage16,568 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

RegistrationMT05 RWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About MT05 RWL

What car is MT05 RWL?

MT05 RWL is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MT05 RWL?

The last recorded mileage for MT05 RWL was 83,950 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT05 RWL passed its MOT?

MT05 RWL has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2017.

Is MT05 RWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT05 RWL 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 MT05 RWL?

MT05 RWL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.