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FN56 NSU

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 81,392 miles on the clock, averaging 8,930 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 FN56 NSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,930

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 reading81,392 miles
Reading date
Miles last year35
Average per year8,930
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FN56 NSU 25k39k53k67k81k '09'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,392 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,357 miles
Since last MOT+13,184 miles
PASS
Mileage68,173 miles
Since last MOT+11,254 miles
PASS
Mileage56,919 miles
Since last MOT+8,577 miles
PASS
Mileage48,342 miles
Since last MOT+6,727 miles
PASS
Mileage41,615 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,575 miles
Since last MOT+8,557 miles
PASS
Mileage33,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage24,698 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

RegistrationFN56 NSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About FN56 NSU

What car is FN56 NSU?

FN56 NSU is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2006.

What is the mileage of FN56 NSU?

The last recorded mileage for FN56 NSU was 81,392 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN56 NSU passed its MOT?

FN56 NSU has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2015.

Is FN56 NSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN56 NSU 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 FN56 NSU?

FN56 NSU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.