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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 973cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 65,328 miles on the clock, averaging 6,989 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for FY56 WEX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 65,328 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,263 |
| Average per year | 6,989 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 WEX |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 973cc |
| 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 WEX
What car is FY56 WEX?
FY56 WEX is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2006.
What is the mileage of FY56 WEX?
The last recorded mileage for FY56 WEX was 65,328 miles, recorded on 13 May 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FY56 WEX passed its MOT?
FY56 WEX has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 May 2015.
Is FY56 WEX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY56 WEX 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 WEX?
FY56 WEX is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.