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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 49,880 miles on the clock, averaging 4,713 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for DK56 XUT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 49,880 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,777 |
| Average per year | 4,713 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 6 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 | DK56 XUT |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About DK56 XUT
What car is DK56 XUT?
DK56 XUT is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Chester in 2006.
What is the mileage of DK56 XUT?
The last recorded mileage for DK56 XUT was 49,880 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DK56 XUT passed its MOT?
DK56 XUT has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2014.
Is DK56 XUT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK56 XUT 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 DK56 XUT?
DK56 XUT is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.