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EX56 EHL

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourSilver
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 109,018 miles on the clock, averaging 8,612 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for EX56 EHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,018
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2009
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
8,612

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading109,018 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,453
Average per year8,612
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX56 EHL 29k49k69k89k109k '09'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage104,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,565 miles
Since last MOT+10,359 miles
PASS
Mileage94,206 miles
Since last MOT+6,066 miles
PASS
Mileage88,140 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage82,289 miles
Since last MOT+11,014 miles
PASS
Mileage71,275 miles
Since last MOT+18,052 miles
PASS
Mileage53,223 miles
Since last MOT+11,598 miles
PASS
Mileage41,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,799 miles
PASS
Mileage33,826 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage28,679 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

RegistrationEX56 EHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About EX56 EHL

What car is EX56 EHL?

EX56 EHL is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2006.

What is the mileage of EX56 EHL?

The last recorded mileage for EX56 EHL was 109,018 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX56 EHL passed its MOT?

EX56 EHL has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jan 2019.

Is EX56 EHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX56 EHL 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 EX56 EHL?

EX56 EHL is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.