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YR55 FXE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 94,269 miles on the clock, averaging 5,906 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YR55 FXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,269
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2008
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,906

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,269 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,181
Average per year5,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR55 FXE 36k51k65k80k94k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage94,269 miles
Since last MOT+10,181 miles
PASS
Mileage84,088 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,394 miles
PASS
Mileage82,694 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,690 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage76,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,905 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage69,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage64,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage60,370 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage54,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,954 miles
PASS
Mileage48,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,651 miles
PASS
Mileage42,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,529 miles
Since last MOT+6,095 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,434 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

RegistrationYR55 FXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YR55 FXE

What car is YR55 FXE?

YR55 FXE is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2005.

What is the mileage of YR55 FXE?

The last recorded mileage for YR55 FXE was 94,269 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR55 FXE passed its MOT?

YR55 FXE has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 13 Jun 2018.

Is YR55 FXE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR55 FXE 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 YR55 FXE?

YR55 FXE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.