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PK05 KGP

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourRed
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 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 90,528 miles on the clock, averaging 8,178 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 PK05 KGP

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,178

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading90,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,782
Average per year8,178
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 KGP 31k46k61k76k91k '08'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,528 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage86,746 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,735 miles
Since last MOT+6,292 miles
PASS
Mileage79,443 miles
Since last MOT+255 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,097 miles
PASS
Mileage72,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,091 miles
Since last MOT+11,766 miles
PASS
Mileage60,325 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,426 miles
PASS
Mileage52,872 miles
Since last MOT+11,336 miles
PASS
Mileage41,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,314 miles
PASS
Mileage31,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,222 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

RegistrationPK05 KGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 KGP

What car is PK05 KGP?

PK05 KGP is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK05 KGP?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 KGP was 90,528 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 KGP passed its MOT?

PK05 KGP has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Oct 2015.

Is PK05 KGP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PK05 KGP 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 PK05 KGP?

PK05 KGP is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.