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PK05 MSY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 73,260 miles on the clock, averaging 4,693 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PK05 MSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
73,260
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,693

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,260 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-360
Average per year4,693
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 MSY 18k32k46k59k73k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,260 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,507 miles
PASS
Mileage71,113 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage63,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,219 miles
PASS
Mileage60,445 miles
Since last MOT+3,359 miles
PASS
Mileage57,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,086 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage55,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,035 miles
Since last MOT+2,024 miles
PASS
Mileage53,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,462 miles
PASS
Mileage47,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,527 miles
PASS
Mileage40,022 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,985 miles
Since last MOT+9,174 miles
PASS
Mileage30,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage24,316 miles
Since last MOT+6,252 miles
PASS
Mileage18,064 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 MSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 MSY

What car is PK05 MSY?

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

What is the mileage of PK05 MSY?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 MSY was 73,260 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 MSY passed its MOT?

PK05 MSY has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2019.

Is PK05 MSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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