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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 120,072 miles on the clock, averaging 7,467 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 RJ55 YKA
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 120,072 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,282 |
| Average per year | 7,467 |
| 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 | RJ55 YKA |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RJ — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About RJ55 YKA
What car is RJ55 YKA?
RJ55 YKA is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.
What is the mileage of RJ55 YKA?
The last recorded mileage for RJ55 YKA was 120,072 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RJ55 YKA passed its MOT?
RJ55 YKA has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2018.
Is RJ55 YKA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ55 YKA 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 RJ55 YKA?
RJ55 YKA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.