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VO05 BHY

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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 55,337 miles on the clock, averaging 5,471 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 VO05 BHY

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2008
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
5,471

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading55,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,054
Average per year5,471
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VO05 BHY 24k32k40k48k55k '08'14'11

Check VO05 BHY

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage55,337 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage51,283 miles
Since last MOT+6,704 miles
PASS
Mileage44,579 miles
Since last MOT+12,411 miles
PASS
Mileage32,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage28,911 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage24,301 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 BHY
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 BHY

What car is VO05 BHY?

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

What is the mileage of VO05 BHY?

The last recorded mileage for VO05 BHY was 55,337 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VO05 BHY passed its MOT?

VO05 BHY has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 15 Apr 2014.

Is VO05 BHY ULEZ compliant?

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

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