2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KD56 VRJ
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 75,017 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,017 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KD56 VRJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
- 75,017 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KD56 VRJ 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 (KD56 VRJ) between July 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 June 2025 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 (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KD56 VRJ Mileage History
- 20/07/202271,149 mi
- 22/07/202371,907 mi+758 mi
- 06/06/202472,197 mi+290 mi
- 05/06/202574,889 mi+2,692 mi
- 13/06/202575,017 mi+128 mi
Average of roughly 1,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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