2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · KB06 KNU
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 71,675 miles. MOT valid until 03 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KB06 KNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 71,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KB06 KNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (KB06 KNU) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 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: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
KB06 KNU Mileage History
- 21/08/202369,192 mi
- 12/08/202469,800 mi+608 mi
- 13/08/202469,800 mi
- 21/08/202570,233 mi+433 mi
- 18/08/202671,675 mi+1,442 mi
Average of roughly 830 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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