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RY05 RZU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 63,535 miles on the clock, averaging 6,738 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for RY05 RZU

MOT Status
Due date passed
63,535
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
6,738

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading63,535 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,341
Average per year6,738
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RY05 RZU 17k28k40k52k64k '08'15'12

Check RY05 RZU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage63,535 miles
Since last MOT+11,341 miles
PASS
Mileage52,194 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,194 miles
Since last MOT+9,599 miles
PASS
Mileage42,595 miles
Since last MOT+5,545 miles
PASS
Mileage37,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,050 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage32,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage27,573 miles
Since last MOT+4,508 miles
PASS
Mileage23,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,065 miles
Since last MOT+6,502 miles
PASS
Mileage16,563 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

RegistrationRY05 RZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RY05 RZU

What car is RY05 RZU?

RY05 RZU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Reading in 2005.

What is the mileage of RY05 RZU?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 RZU was 63,535 miles, recorded on 18 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 RZU passed its MOT?

RY05 RZU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2015.

Is RY05 RZU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY05 RZU 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 RY05 RZU?

RY05 RZU is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.