2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.0L Petrol · SN56 NCA
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 11 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 64,236 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN56 NCA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 03/09/2024
- 64,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN56 NCA 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 (SN56 NCA) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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 Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush dislodged from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions unable to be completed eml light on and engine running poorly (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
SN56 NCA Mileage History
- 05/09/202261,187 mi
- 09/09/202261,219 mi+32 mi
- 11/09/202362,708 mi+1,489 mi
- 25/09/202362,753 mi+45 mi
- 03/09/202464,236 mi+1,483 mi
Average of roughly 1,527 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
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