2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · SK06 FMF
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2006. Recorded mileage 111,484 miles. MOT expired on 04 May 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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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SK06 FMF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 07/03/2024
- 111,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK06 FMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (SK06 FMF) between May 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cracking at rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
SK06 FMF Mileage History
- 06/05/2022109,694 mi
- 07/03/2024111,484 mi+1,790 mi
Average of roughly 974 miles per year across 2 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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