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WR05 NBY

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 109,135 miles on the clock, averaging 8,092 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 NBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,135
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2008
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,092

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,135 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,092
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR05 NBY 33k52k71k90k109k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,135 miles
Since last MOT+3,758 miles
PASS
Mileage105,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,625 miles
PASS
Mileage96,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
Mileage90,331 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,330 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage82,239 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,064 miles
Since last MOT+10,318 miles
PASS
Mileage71,746 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,667 miles
Since last MOT+8,801 miles
PASS
Mileage62,866 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,866 miles
Since last MOT+9,197 miles
PASS
Mileage53,669 miles
Since last MOT+10,072 miles
PASS
Mileage43,597 miles
Since last MOT+10,454 miles
PASS
Mileage33,143 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 NBY
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 NBY

What car is WR05 NBY?

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

What is the mileage of WR05 NBY?

The last recorded mileage for WR05 NBY was 109,135 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR05 NBY passed its MOT?

WR05 NBY has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2017.

Is WR05 NBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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