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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 103,555 miles on the clock, averaging 5,087 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for CU56 PXE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,555 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,087 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 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 | CU56 PXE |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | CU — Swansea, Cymru (Wales) |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About CU56 PXE
What car is CU56 PXE?
CU56 PXE is a red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Swansea in 2006.
What is the mileage of CU56 PXE?
The last recorded mileage for CU56 PXE was 103,555 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has CU56 PXE passed its MOT?
CU56 PXE has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2020.
Is CU56 PXE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, CU56 PXE 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 CU56 PXE?
CU56 PXE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.