2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VO06 UZM
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 161,659 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VO06 UZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2024
- 161,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO06 UZM 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 (VO06 UZM) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VO06 UZM Mileage History
- 31/08/2022146,869 mi
- 31/08/2022146,873 mi+4 mi
- 01/09/2023155,149 mi+8,276 mi
- 01/09/2023155,149 mi
- 09/09/2024161,659 mi+6,510 mi
Average of roughly 7,298 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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