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YB54 MKN

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Purple Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourPurple
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 68,106 miles on the clock, averaging 4,022 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 YB54 MKN

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,106
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,022

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

Low mileage
Latest reading68,106 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year4,022
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YB54 MKN 26k37k47k58k68k '08'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,106 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,104 miles
Since last MOT+8,905 miles
PASS
Mileage59,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,155 miles
PASS
Mileage56,044 miles
Since last MOT+3,300 miles
PASS
Mileage52,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,436 miles
PASS
Mileage47,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,308 miles
Since last MOT+3,228 miles
PASS
Mileage44,080 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,075 miles
Since last MOT+1,773 miles
PASS
Mileage42,302 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,300 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage38,365 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage32,649 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,647 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
PASS
Mileage30,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,413 miles
Since last MOT+4,230 miles
PASS
Mileage26,183 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

RegistrationYB54 MKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYB — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About YB54 MKN

What car is YB54 MKN?

YB54 MKN is a purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YB54 MKN?

The last recorded mileage for YB54 MKN was 68,106 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YB54 MKN passed its MOT?

YB54 MKN has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Aug 2018.

Is YB54 MKN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YB54 MKN 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 YB54 MKN?

YB54 MKN is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.