2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · FG06 FVW
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2006. Recorded mileage 132,725 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FG06 FVW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2022
- 132,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG06 FVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (FG06 FVW) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 September 2022 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
FG06 FVW Mileage History
- 12/09/2022132,679 mi
- 20/09/2022132,725 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 2,095 miles per year across 2 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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