2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VE56 BUV
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 157,332 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,332 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE56 BUV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 157,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE56 BUV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (VE56 BUV) between December 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking to much (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
VE56 BUV Mileage History
- 05/12/200913,436 mi
- 03/12/201021,656 mi+8,220 mi
- 28/11/201128,808 mi+7,152 mi
- 28/11/201128,808 mi
- 30/11/201234,235 mi+5,427 mi
- 30/11/201234,235 mi
- 02/12/201342,174 mi+7,939 mi
- 10/12/201450,654 mi+8,480 mi
- 03/12/201556,168 mi+5,514 mi
- 02/12/201662,836 mi+6,668 mi
- 04/12/201768,680 mi+5,844 mi
- 07/12/201875,996 mi+7,316 mi
- 07/12/201875,996 mi
- 02/12/201981,673 mi+5,677 mi
- 07/12/202086,776 mi+5,103 mi
- 07/12/202086,777 mi+1 mi
- 10/12/202194,571 mi+7,794 mi
- 10/12/202194,571 mi
- 18/02/202295,980 mi+1,409 mi
- 19/02/202295,980 mi
- 01/03/2023111,660 mi+15,680 mi
- 02/03/2023111,660 mi
- 25/11/2023115,118 mi+3,458 mi
- 22/11/2024123,524 mi+8,406 mi
- 21/11/2025142,669 mi+19,145 mi
- 28/10/2026157,332 mi+14,663 mi
- 28/10/2026157,332 mi
Average of roughly 8,517 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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