2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · BV06 RUC
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 92,126 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 92,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV06 RUC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2023
- 92,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV06 RUC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (BV06 RUC) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
BV06 RUC Mileage History
- 31/08/202288,087 mi
- 31/08/202288,087 mi
- 22/08/202392,124 mi+4,037 mi
- 22/08/202392,126 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,146 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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