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PY05 KYC

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 86,573 miles on the clock, averaging 7,749 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 PY05 KYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,749

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading86,573 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,550
Average per year7,749
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PY05 KYC 28k43k57k72k87k '08'16'11

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage86,573 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage79,023 miles
Since last MOT+9,658 miles
PASS
Mileage69,365 miles
Since last MOT+10,878 miles
PASS
Mileage58,487 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage51,460 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,945 miles
PASS
Mileage44,515 miles
Since last MOT+8,554 miles
PASS
Mileage35,961 miles
Since last MOT+7,906 miles
PASS
Mileage28,055 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

RegistrationPY05 KYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PY05 KYC

What car is PY05 KYC?

PY05 KYC is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2005.

What is the mileage of PY05 KYC?

The last recorded mileage for PY05 KYC was 86,573 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY05 KYC passed its MOT?

PY05 KYC has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Jan 2016.

Is PY05 KYC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY05 KYC 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 PY05 KYC?

PY05 KYC is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.