2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · LT56 HYP
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 139,612 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03 May 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT56 HYP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/04/2026
- 139,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT56 HYP 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 (LT56 HYP) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
LT56 HYP Mileage History
- 18/03/2022111,558 mi
- 11/04/2023119,411 mi+7,853 mi
- 28/03/2024128,463 mi+9,052 mi
- 14/04/2025136,019 mi+7,556 mi
- 13/04/2026139,612 mi+3,593 mi
Average of roughly 6,892 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
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