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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 89,903 miles on the clock, averaging 7,940 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 RA55 JDK
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 89,903 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 7,940 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RA55 JDK |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RA55 JDK
What car is RA55 JDK?
RA55 JDK is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RA55 JDK?
The last recorded mileage for RA55 JDK was 89,903 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA55 JDK passed its MOT?
RA55 JDK has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2017.
Is RA55 JDK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA55 JDK 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 RA55 JDK?
RA55 JDK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.