2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Diesel · KN56 GKG
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, diesel). First registered 05 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 81,181 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 GKG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2023
- 81,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN56 GKG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (KN56 GKG) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect excessively corroded (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect excessively corroded (5.3.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect excessively corroded (5.3.2 (d))”.
KN56 GKG Mileage History
- 19/09/202277,072 mi
- 20/09/202277,075 mi+3 mi
- 23/09/202381,181 mi+4,106 mi
Average of roughly 4,068 miles per year across 3 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
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