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OY55 LTO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Yellow Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourYellow
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 138,436 miles on the clock, averaging 9,504 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for OY55 LTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,436
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,504

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading138,436 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year9,504
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY55 LTO 31k58k85k112k138k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,436 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,466 miles
PASS
Mileage133,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,959 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage129,016 miles
Since last MOT+286 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,730 miles
Since last MOT+14,205 miles
PASS
Mileage114,525 miles
Since last MOT+20,163 miles
PASS
Mileage94,362 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage87,304 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage79,434 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,434 miles
Since last MOT+10,105 miles
PASS
Mileage69,329 miles
Since last MOT+8,899 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,809 miles
PASS
Mileage50,621 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,209 miles
PASS
Mileage41,409 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,162 miles
Since last MOT+10,354 miles
PASS
Mileage30,808 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).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 LTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About OY55 LTO

What car is OY55 LTO?

OY55 LTO is an yellow Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Oxford in 2005.

What is the mileage of OY55 LTO?

The last recorded mileage for OY55 LTO was 138,436 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY55 LTO passed its MOT?

OY55 LTO has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2020.

Is OY55 LTO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY55 LTO 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 OY55 LTO?

OY55 LTO is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.