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PO55 XCL

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 66,981 miles on the clock, averaging 6,874 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for PO55 XCL

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2008
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,874

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

Below average
Latest reading66,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,053
Average per year6,874
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PO55 XCL 16k29k41k54k67k '08'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,981 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage61,928 miles
Since last MOT+4,156 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,772 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage54,883 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,883 miles
Since last MOT+12,563 miles
PASS
Mileage42,320 miles
Since last MOT+8,074 miles
PASS
Mileage34,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage30,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,196 miles
PASS
Mileage23,508 miles
Since last MOT+7,813 miles
PASS
Mileage15,695 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

RegistrationPO55 XCL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePO — Preston, Preston
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About PO55 XCL

What car is PO55 XCL?

PO55 XCL is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Preston in 2005.

What is the mileage of PO55 XCL?

The last recorded mileage for PO55 XCL was 66,981 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PO55 XCL passed its MOT?

PO55 XCL has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jan 2016.

Is PO55 XCL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PO55 XCL 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 PO55 XCL?

PO55 XCL is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.