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At a glance
This 2005 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1199cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 55,991 miles on the clock, averaging 2,739 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 YY55 EVW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 55,991 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 2,739 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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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
| Registration | YY55 EVW |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1199cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YY — Beverley, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About YY55 EVW
What car is YY55 EVW?
YY55 EVW is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1199cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.
What is the mileage of YY55 EVW?
The last recorded mileage for YY55 EVW was 55,991 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YY55 EVW passed its MOT?
YY55 EVW has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.
Is YY55 EVW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY55 EVW 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 YY55 EVW?
YY55 EVW is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.