2006 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2L Petrol · YC56 XKS
2006 Vauxhall Corsa (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 146,803 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CORSA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC56 XKS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/06/2024
- 146,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC56 XKS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Vauxhall Corsa (YC56 XKS) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Missing (1.1.15 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.”; “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
YC56 XKS Mileage History
- 01/06/2022142,952 mi
- 06/06/2023145,025 mi+2,073 mi
- 28/06/2023145,025 mi
- 19/06/2024146,803 mi+1,778 mi
Average of roughly 1,878 miles per year across 4 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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