2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · KJ56 URC
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 30,251 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KJ56 URC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 30,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KJ56 URC 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 (KJ56 URC) between March 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 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 (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Seized (1.1.15 (d))”; “Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KJ56 URC Mileage History
- 30/03/202228,417 mi
- 24/02/202328,650 mi+233 mi
- 20/03/202429,162 mi+512 mi
- 08/10/202530,240 mi+1,078 mi
- 09/10/202530,251 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 520 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: Below Average
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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