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WR05 BKJ

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Bristol, West of England · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 115,337 miles on the clock, averaging 6,919 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 WR05 BKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,919

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,337 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,742
Average per year6,919
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 BKJ 31k52k73k94k115k '08'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage108,595 miles
Since last MOT+11,653 miles
PASS
Mileage96,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,942 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,885 miles
Since last MOT+7,210 miles
PASS
Mileage89,675 miles
Since last MOT+5,665 miles
PASS
Mileage84,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,869 miles
PASS
Mileage79,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,466 miles
PASS
Mileage71,675 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,649 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage64,465 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
PASS
Mileage57,381 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage49,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,824 miles
PASS
Mileage44,333 miles
Since last MOT+13,122 miles
PASS
Mileage31,211 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

RegistrationWR05 BKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About WR05 BKJ

What car is WR05 BKJ?

WR05 BKJ is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Bristol in 2005.

What is the mileage of WR05 BKJ?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 BKJ was 115,337 miles, recorded on 25 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 BKJ passed its MOT?

WR05 BKJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 25 Aug 2020.

Is WR05 BKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR05 BKJ 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 WR05 BKJ?

WR05 BKJ is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.