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MT55 WUV

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlue
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing 4 (50% pass rate). It has 76,651 miles on the clock, averaging 7,482 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 MT55 WUV

MOT Status
Due date passed
76,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
50%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,482

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 reading76,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,832
Average per year7,482
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT55 WUV 43k51k60k68k77k '08'13'11

Check MT55 WUV

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage76,651 miles
Since last MOT+13,832 miles
PASS
Mileage62,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,819 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
PASS
Mileage55,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage47,801 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,784 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage43,083 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,056 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

RegistrationMT55 WUV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About MT55 WUV

What car is MT55 WUV?

MT55 WUV is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Manchester in 2005.

What is the mileage of MT55 WUV?

The last recorded mileage for MT55 WUV was 76,651 miles, recorded on 8 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT55 WUV passed its MOT?

MT55 WUV has had 8 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (4 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 8 May 2013.

Is MT55 WUV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT55 WUV 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 MT55 WUV?

MT55 WUV is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.