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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for AY06 YKX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 106,776 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5 |
| Average per year | 8,497 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Vauxhall Corsa
These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Corsa models (2000–2006), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Gear linkage wear (plastic ball joints and cables)
Plastic ball joint in the gear linkage pops out or wears, causing excessive play; cables stretch or fray. · Typical repair: £150-£300 (parts £50-£100, 2-3 hrs labour).
Steering rack failure (manual rack with electric power assistance on later models)
Seals leak, rack bushes wear, or electric motor/torque sensor fails (EPS light on). · Typical repair: £400-£800 (new/refurb rack, 4-6 hrs labour).
Anti-roll bar (sway bar) drop links
Bushings or links seize/wear, especially fronts. · Typical repair: £80-£150 per side (parts £20-£40, 1 hr labour).
Footwell water leaks (door membrane seals and bulkhead drains)
Door membrane tears, windscreen/base seals fail, blocking drains. · Typical repair: £100-£250 (seal replacement, drain clear).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AY06 YKX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AY — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About AY06 YKX
What car is AY06 YKX?
AY06 YKX is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2006.
Has AY06 YKX passed its MOT?
AY06 YKX has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 14 Oct 2021.
Is AY06 YKX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AY06 YKX is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is AY06 YKX?
AY06 YKX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.