2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · VO56 UUY
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 116,881 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,881 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VO56 UUY Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 116,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VO56 UUY 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 (VO56 UUY) between July 2009 and June 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect adjusters broken (4.1.2 (c))”.
VO56 UUY Mileage History
- 03/07/200924,541 mi
- 09/06/201030,750 mi+6,209 mi
- 28/06/201138,710 mi+7,960 mi
- 19/06/201243,198 mi+4,488 mi
- 20/06/201243,198 mi
- 26/06/201350,875 mi+7,677 mi
- 26/06/201350,875 mi
- 25/06/201458,455 mi+7,580 mi
- 25/06/201458,455 mi
- 26/06/201565,958 mi+7,503 mi
- 26/06/201565,958 mi
- 29/06/201678,381 mi+12,423 mi
- 29/06/201678,383 mi+2 mi
- 21/06/201789,850 mi+11,467 mi
- 28/06/201789,850 mi
- 29/05/201896,363 mi+6,513 mi
- 30/05/201896,365 mi+2 mi
- 29/05/201999,870 mi+3,505 mi
- 30/05/201999,876 mi+6 mi
- 03/06/2020103,006 mi+3,130 mi
- 04/06/2020103,006 mi
- 04/06/2021105,926 mi+2,920 mi
- 07/06/2021105,926 mi
- 23/05/2022108,967 mi+3,041 mi
- 26/05/2023111,763 mi+2,796 mi
- 05/06/2024114,452 mi+2,689 mi
- 02/06/2025116,881 mi+2,429 mi
Average of roughly 5,802 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Corsa C
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Column-mounted EPS units can lose assistance intermittently or permanently, leaving the steering suddenly heavy and the warning light on.
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