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YY55 EWA

2005 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 84,619 miles on the clock, averaging 10,473 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for YY55 EWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,619
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2008
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,473

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading84,619 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,473
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY55 EWA 26k41k55k70k85k '08'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,619 miles
Since last MOT+97 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,522 miles
Since last MOT+5,343 miles
PASS
Mileage79,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage72,416 miles
Since last MOT+19,688 miles
PASS
Mileage52,728 miles
Since last MOT+16,898 miles
PASS
Mileage35,830 miles
Since last MOT+9,616 miles
PASS
Mileage26,214 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

RegistrationYY55 EWA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier55 — September 2005 to February 2006

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About YY55 EWA

What car is YY55 EWA?

YY55 EWA is a blue Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Beverley in 2005.

What is the mileage of YY55 EWA?

The last recorded mileage for YY55 EWA was 84,619 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY55 EWA passed its MOT?

YY55 EWA has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2014.

Is YY55 EWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY55 EWA 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 EWA?

YY55 EWA is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.