2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · KM56 WMW
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 93,349 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Dec 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,349 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM56 WMW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 93,349 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM56 WMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (KM56 WMW) between April 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
KM56 WMW Mileage History
- 25/04/202290,749 mi
- 25/04/202290,749 mi
- 13/06/202393,349 mi+2,600 mi
- 04/07/202393,349 mi
Average of roughly 2,182 miles per year across 4 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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