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PY05 LFE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Blue Registered in Carlisle, Preston · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlue
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 34,850 miles on the clock, averaging 2,505 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 PY05 LFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
34,850
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
2,505

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading34,850 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,357
Average per year2,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY05 LFE 22k25k29k32k35k '08'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage34,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage31,493 miles
Since last MOT+940 miles
PASS
Mileage30,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,832 miles
PASS
Mileage28,721 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,721 miles
Since last MOT+2,857 miles
PASS
Mileage25,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage22,355 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 LFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About PY05 LFE

What car is PY05 LFE?

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

What is the mileage of PY05 LFE?

The last recorded mileage for PY05 LFE was 34,850 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY05 LFE passed its MOT?

PY05 LFE has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2013.

Is PY05 LFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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