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VO05 BCE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 35,962 miles on the clock, averaging 1,561 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 VO05 BCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
35,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
1,561

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading35,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year571
Average per year1,561
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 BCE 9k16k23k29k36k '08'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage35,962 miles
Since last MOT+571 miles
PASS
Mileage35,391 miles
Since last MOT+663 miles
PASS
Mileage34,728 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,728 miles
Since last MOT+586 miles
PASS
Mileage34,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,142 miles
Since last MOT+745 miles
PASS
Mileage33,397 miles
Since last MOT+636 miles
PASS
Mileage32,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,761 miles
Since last MOT+2,338 miles
PASS
Mileage30,423 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,423 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage28,425 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage27,295 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,245 miles
PASS
Mileage26,050 miles
Since last MOT+1,814 miles
PASS
Mileage24,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,329 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,907 miles
Since last MOT+2,208 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,699 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage17,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,182 miles
Since last MOT+2,965 miles
PASS
Mileage14,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,699 miles
PASS
Mileage12,518 miles
Since last MOT+1,382 miles
PASS
Mileage11,136 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage9,435 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

RegistrationVO05 BCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeVO — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About VO05 BCE

What car is VO05 BCE?

VO05 BCE is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Worcester in 2005.

What is the mileage of VO05 BCE?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 BCE was 35,962 miles, recorded on 10 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 BCE passed its MOT?

VO05 BCE has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 10 Sep 2025.

Is VO05 BCE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VO05 BCE 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 VO05 BCE?

VO05 BCE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.