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RY05 YJH

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 57,025 miles on the clock, averaging 4,168 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 RY05 YJH

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,025
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,168

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading57,025 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,657
Average per year4,168
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY05 YJH 6k18k31k44k57k '08'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,025 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage45,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,518 miles
PASS
Mileage40,850 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,849 miles
Since last MOT+10,270 miles
PASS
Mileage30,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,579 miles
Since last MOT+11,629 miles
PASS
Mileage18,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,644 miles
PASS
Mileage13,306 miles
Since last MOT+787 miles
PASS
Mileage12,519 miles
Since last MOT+874 miles
PASS
Mileage11,645 miles
Since last MOT+1,080 miles
PASS
Mileage10,565 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage8,320 miles
Since last MOT+1,176 miles
PASS
Mileage7,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,586 miles
PASS
Mileage5,558 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 YJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About RY05 YJH

What car is RY05 YJH?

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

What is the mileage of RY05 YJH?

The last recorded mileage for RY05 YJH was 57,025 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY05 YJH passed its MOT?

RY05 YJH has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2020.

Is RY05 YJH ULEZ compliant?

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

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