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WR05 BKN

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Bristol, West of England · 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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 88,222 miles on the clock, averaging 4,465 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 WR05 BKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,222
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2008
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
4,465

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,222 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,465
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 BKN 17k34k52k70k88k '08'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,222 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,222 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,216 miles
Since last MOT+7,064 miles
PASS
Mileage81,152 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage72,950 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,104 miles
PASS
Mileage62,819 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,781 miles
Since last MOT+1,139 miles
PASS
Mileage61,642 miles
Since last MOT+12,038 miles
PASS
Mileage49,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,659 miles
PASS
Mileage45,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage39,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,354 miles
PASS
Mileage35,057 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,377 miles
PASS
Mileage33,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,231 miles
PASS
Mileage32,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,449 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,423 miles
Since last MOT+2,177 miles
PASS
Mileage30,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,081 miles
PASS
Mileage27,165 miles
Since last MOT+2,367 miles
PASS
Mileage24,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,798 miles
Since last MOT+4,201 miles
PASS
Mileage20,597 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage16,538 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 BKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
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 BKN

What car is WR05 BKN?

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

What is the mileage of WR05 BKN?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 BKN was 88,222 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 BKN passed its MOT?

WR05 BKN has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2024.

Is WR05 BKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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