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PK05 XCE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourRed
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 998cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 65,122 miles on the clock, averaging 4,404 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 XCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,122
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2008
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
4,404

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,122 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,408
Average per year4,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PK05 XCE 38k45k52k58k65k '08'14'12

Check PK05 XCE

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,122 miles
Since last MOT+5,408 miles
PASS
Mileage59,714 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage56,880 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,879 miles
Since last MOT+2,077 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,491 miles
PASS
Mileage53,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,805 miles
PASS
Mileage49,506 miles
Since last MOT+11,165 miles
PASS
Mileage38,341 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 XCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePK — Preston, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PK05 XCE

What car is PK05 XCE?

PK05 XCE is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PK05 XCE?

The last recorded mileage for PK05 XCE was 65,122 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PK05 XCE passed its MOT?

PK05 XCE has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2014.

Is PK05 XCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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