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YC05 FKM

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Purple Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
ColourPurple
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

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 973cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 117,282 miles on the clock, averaging 8,262 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 YC05 FKM

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,282
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2008
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,262

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,282 miles
Reading date
Miles last year24
Average per year8,262
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YC05 FKM 32k53k75k96k117k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,282 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,258 miles
Since last MOT+9,583 miles
PASS
Mileage107,675 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,672 miles
Since last MOT+10,603 miles
PASS
Mileage97,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,507 miles
PASS
Mileage89,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,410 miles
PASS
Mileage82,152 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
PASS
Mileage82,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,129 miles
Since last MOT+5,701 miles
PASS
Mileage76,428 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,421 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage67,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,824 miles
Since last MOT+9,918 miles
PASS
Mileage57,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage51,239 miles
Since last MOT+8,813 miles
PASS
Mileage42,426 miles
Since last MOT+10,379 miles
PASS
Mileage32,047 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

RegistrationYC05 FKM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YC05 FKM

What car is YC05 FKM?

YC05 FKM is a purple Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YC05 FKM?

The last recorded mileage for YC05 FKM was 117,282 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC05 FKM passed its MOT?

YC05 FKM has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2018.

Is YC05 FKM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC05 FKM 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 YC05 FKM?

YC05 FKM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.