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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 78,520 miles on the clock, averaging 6,747 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 MD55 UBT
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 78,520 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6 |
| Average per year | 6,747 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | MD55 UBT |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MD — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About MD55 UBT
What car is MD55 UBT?
MD55 UBT is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.
What is the mileage of MD55 UBT?
The last recorded mileage for MD55 UBT was 78,520 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MD55 UBT passed its MOT?
MD55 UBT has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Sep 2016.
Is MD55 UBT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MD55 UBT 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 MD55 UBT?
MD55 UBT is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.