2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · SH56 UPT
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 49,445 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SH56 UPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2023
- 49,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH56 UPT 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 (SH56 UPT) between September 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (50kgs only) (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH56 UPT Mileage History
- 05/09/202234,271 mi
- 05/09/202234,271 mi
- 06/10/202349,389 mi+15,118 mi
- 10/10/202349,445 mi+56 mi
- 10/10/202349,445 mi
Average of roughly 13,856 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: Poor
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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