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YC05 HEU

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlue
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 105,568 miles on the clock, averaging 4,967 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 YC05 HEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
105,568
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,967

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 reading105,568 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,996
Average per year4,967
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC05 HEU 26k46k66k86k106k '08'24'15

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,568 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage102,572 miles
Since last MOT+570 miles
PASS
Mileage102,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,002 miles
Since last MOT+557 miles
PASS
Mileage101,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,445 miles
Since last MOT+2,272 miles
PASS
Mileage99,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,344 miles
PASS
Mileage96,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,829 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage94,194 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage91,218 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,218 miles
Since last MOT+2,752 miles
PASS
Mileage88,466 miles
Since last MOT+1,585 miles
PASS
Mileage86,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,881 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
PASS
Mileage86,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,681 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage79,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,862 miles
PASS
Mileage72,629 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage67,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,169 miles
PASS
Mileage58,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,200 miles
Since last MOT+10,724 miles
PASS
Mileage47,476 miles
Since last MOT+13,618 miles
PASS
Mileage33,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,858 miles
Since last MOT+8,116 miles
PASS
Mileage25,742 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 HEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YC05 HEU

What car is YC05 HEU?

YC05 HEU is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Leeds in 2005.

What is the mileage of YC05 HEU?

The last recorded mileage for YC05 HEU was 105,568 miles, recorded on 28 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC05 HEU passed its MOT?

YC05 HEU has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2024.

Is YC05 HEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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