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CV56 PUA

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 70,204 miles on the clock, averaging 6,773 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 CV56 PUA

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,204
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2009
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
6,773

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading70,204 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,773
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV56 PUA 25k36k48k59k70k '09'16'14

Check CV56 PUA

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,576 miles
PASS
Mileage67,628 miles
Since last MOT+14,612 miles
PASS
Mileage53,016 miles
Since last MOT+8,224 miles
PASS
Mileage44,792 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage37,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage31,957 miles
Since last MOT+6,891 miles
PASS
Mileage25,066 miles

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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

RegistrationCV56 PUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About CV56 PUA

What car is CV56 PUA?

CV56 PUA is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Swansea in 2006.

What is the mileage of CV56 PUA?

The last recorded mileage for CV56 PUA was 70,204 miles, recorded on 23 May 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV56 PUA passed its MOT?

CV56 PUA has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 May 2016.

Is CV56 PUA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV56 PUA 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 CV56 PUA?

CV56 PUA is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.