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RA05 LTN

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 92,598 miles on the clock, averaging 4,702 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 RA05 LTN

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,702

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 reading92,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,167
Average per year4,702
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA05 LTN 42k55k67k80k93k '08'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage92,598 miles
Since last MOT+13,167 miles
PASS
Mileage79,431 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,553 miles
PASS
Mileage70,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,216 miles
PASS
Mileage63,660 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,658 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage62,084 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,084 miles
Since last MOT+1,910 miles
PASS
Mileage60,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,174 miles
Since last MOT+1,957 miles
PASS
Mileage58,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,222 miles
PASS
Mileage55,995 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,994 miles
Since last MOT+3,951 miles
PASS
Mileage52,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,828 miles
PASS
Mileage49,215 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,906 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,308 miles
Since last MOT+4,432 miles
PASS
Mileage41,876 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

RegistrationRA05 LTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RA05 LTN

What car is RA05 LTN?

RA05 LTN is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RA05 LTN?

The last recorded mileage for RA05 LTN was 92,598 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA05 LTN passed its MOT?

RA05 LTN has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 9 Apr 2019.

Is RA05 LTN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA05 LTN 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 RA05 LTN?

RA05 LTN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.