2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.4L Petrol · WU56 UZF
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 81,755 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,755 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU56 UZF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2022
- 81,755 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU56 UZF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (WU56 UZF) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
WU56 UZF Mileage History
- 30/10/202177,976 mi
- 04/11/202281,753 mi+3,777 mi
- 05/11/202281,755 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,722 miles per year across 3 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: Below Average
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