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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 144,578 miles on the clock, averaging 10,336 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for FD56 ESU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 144,578 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,284 |
| Average per year | 10,336 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | FD56 ESU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FD — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About FD56 ESU
What car is FD56 ESU?
FD56 ESU is an blue Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2006.
What is the mileage of FD56 ESU?
The last recorded mileage for FD56 ESU was 144,578 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FD56 ESU passed its MOT?
FD56 ESU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2019.
Is FD56 ESU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FD56 ESU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is FD56 ESU?
FD56 ESU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.