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SL05 YSE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Purple Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourPurple
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 9 (55% pass rate). It has 81,380 miles on the clock, averaging 6,359 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 YSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,380
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2008
55%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,359

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 reading81,380 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,359
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL05 YSE 20k35k51k66k81k '08'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage78,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,017 miles
Since last MOT+3,621 miles
PASS
Mileage74,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage71,869 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,861 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage69,483 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage61,489 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,419 miles
Since last MOT+7,590 miles
PASS
Mileage53,829 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,823 miles
Since last MOT+8,514 miles
PASS
Mileage45,309 miles
Since last MOT+8,502 miles
PASS
Mileage36,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,807 miles
Since last MOT+7,263 miles
PASS
Mileage29,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,443 miles
PASS
Mileage20,101 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 YSE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About SL05 YSE

What car is SL05 YSE?

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

What is the mileage of SL05 YSE?

The last recorded mileage for SL05 YSE was 81,380 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL05 YSE passed its MOT?

SL05 YSE has had 20 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (11 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2017.

Is SL05 YSE ULEZ compliant?

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

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