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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 79,400 miles on the clock, averaging 4,086 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 FY56 OXC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 79,400 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,656 |
| Average per year | 4,086 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 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 | FY56 OXC |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About FY56 OXC
What car is FY56 OXC?
FY56 OXC is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.
What is the mileage of FY56 OXC?
The last recorded mileage for FY56 OXC was 79,400 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FY56 OXC passed its MOT?
FY56 OXC has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 23 Jun 2025.
Is FY56 OXC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY56 OXC 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 FY56 OXC?
FY56 OXC is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.