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YX05 RKE

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourRed
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 998cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 93,490 miles on the clock, averaging 6,630 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 YX05 RKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,490
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
6,630

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 reading93,490 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YX05 RKE 33k48k63k78k93k '08'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,490 miles
Since last MOT+6,861 miles
PASS
Mileage86,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,629 miles
Since last MOT+1,907 miles
PASS
Mileage84,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,722 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage80,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,083 miles
Since last MOT+75,396 miles
PASS
Mileage4,687 miles
PASS
Mileage69,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,526 miles
PASS
Mileage62,489 miles
Since last MOT+7,638 miles
PASS
Mileage54,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,851 miles
Since last MOT+9,477 miles
PASS
Mileage45,374 miles
Since last MOT+182 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,192 miles
Since last MOT+11,943 miles
PASS
Mileage33,249 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

RegistrationYX05 RKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYX — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About YX05 RKE

What car is YX05 RKE?

YX05 RKE is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YX05 RKE?

The last recorded mileage for YX05 RKE was 93,490 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YX05 RKE passed its MOT?

YX05 RKE has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2017.

Is YX05 RKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YX05 RKE 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 YX05 RKE?

YX05 RKE is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.