2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · EJ56 SOE
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 121,233 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ56 SOE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/10/2023
- 121,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ56 SOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (EJ56 SOE) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EJ56 SOE Mileage History
- 04/10/2022113,522 mi
- 12/10/2022113,578 mi+56 mi
- 02/10/2023121,233 mi+7,655 mi
Average of roughly 7,758 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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