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SL05 BZK

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 998cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 25,964 miles on the clock, averaging 5,013 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 SL05 BZK

MOT Status
Due date passed
25,964
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
5,013

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 reading25,964 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,013
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL05 BZK 16k18k21k23k26k '08'10'09

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage25,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,964 miles
Since last MOT+3,925 miles
PASS
Mileage22,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,207 miles
PASS
Mileage15,832 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

RegistrationSL05 BZK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 BZK

What car is SL05 BZK?

SL05 BZK is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.

What is the mileage of SL05 BZK?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 BZK was 25,964 miles, recorded on 6 Mar 2010 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 BZK passed its MOT?

SL05 BZK has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Mar 2010.

Is SL05 BZK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL05 BZK 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 SL05 BZK?

SL05 BZK is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.