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SL05 UAY

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 122,608 miles on the clock, averaging 7,949 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 SL05 UAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,608
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,949

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,608 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,622
Average per year7,949
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 UAY 25k49k74k98k123k '08'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,608 miles
Since last MOT+8,622 miles
PASS
Mileage113,986 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,887 miles
Since last MOT+49,452 miles
PASS
Mileage64,435 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,424 miles
Since last MOT+916 miles
PASS
Mileage63,508 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,504 miles
Since last MOT+753 miles
PASS
Mileage62,751 miles
Since last MOT+1,410 miles
PASS
Mileage61,341 miles
Since last MOT+1,666 miles
PASS
Mileage59,675 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
PASS
Mileage55,978 miles
Since last MOT+7,088 miles
PASS
Mileage48,890 miles
Since last MOT+7,383 miles
PASS
Mileage41,507 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,454 miles
Since last MOT+8,583 miles
PASS
Mileage32,871 miles
Since last MOT+8,261 miles
PASS
Mileage24,610 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,605 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 UAY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 UAY

What car is SL05 UAY?

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

What is the mileage of SL05 UAY?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 UAY was 122,608 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 UAY passed its MOT?

SL05 UAY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2020.

Is SL05 UAY ULEZ compliant?

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

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