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OU55 YYH

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Silver Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
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 973cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 125,831 miles on the clock, averaging 8,158 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 OU55 YYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,831
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2008
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,158

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,831 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year8,158
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU55 YYH 34k57k80k103k126k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,831 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,800 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage123,826 miles
Since last MOT+4,114 miles
PASS
Mileage119,712 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage117,569 miles
Since last MOT+2,986 miles
PASS
Mileage114,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,583 miles
Since last MOT+10,439 miles
PASS
Mileage104,144 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,132 miles
Since last MOT+16,648 miles
PASS
Mileage87,484 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,453 miles
Since last MOT+13,576 miles
PASS
Mileage73,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,525 miles
PASS
Mileage68,352 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage57,883 miles
Since last MOT+12,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,984 miles
Since last MOT+11,378 miles
PASS
Mileage33,606 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

RegistrationOU55 YYH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OU55 YYH

What car is OU55 YYH?

OU55 YYH is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OU55 YYH?

The last recorded mileage for OU55 YYH was 125,831 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU55 YYH passed its MOT?

OU55 YYH has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2020.

Is OU55 YYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU55 YYH 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 OU55 YYH?

OU55 YYH is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.