2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · EA56 BVV
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 130,130 miles. MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,130 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA56 BVV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/03/2024
- 130,130 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA56 BVV 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 (EA56 BVV) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condi”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EA56 BVV Mileage History
- 29/03/2022109,022 mi
- 29/03/2023117,610 mi+8,588 mi
- 28/03/2024130,130 mi+12,520 mi
- 29/03/2024130,130 mi
Average of roughly 10,546 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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