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WR05 BLN

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 87,255 miles on the clock, averaging 8,230 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for WR05 BLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,255
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,230

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading87,255 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,727
Average per year8,230
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR05 BLN 29k44k58k73k87k '08'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage87,255 miles
Since last MOT+11,727 miles
PASS
Mileage75,528 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,528 miles
Since last MOT+8,386 miles
PASS
Mileage67,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage61,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,481 miles
PASS
Mileage52,120 miles
Since last MOT+82 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,038 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage44,606 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,604 miles
Since last MOT+7,839 miles
PASS
Mileage36,765 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage29,373 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 BLN
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 BLN

What car is WR05 BLN?

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

What is the mileage of WR05 BLN?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 BLN was 87,255 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 BLN passed its MOT?

WR05 BLN has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 24 Jul 2015.

Is WR05 BLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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