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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 131,497 miles on the clock, averaging 7,803 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 MJ56 XWZ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 131,497 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,803 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 | MJ56 XWZ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About MJ56 XWZ
What car is MJ56 XWZ?
MJ56 XWZ is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Manchester in 2006.
What is the mileage of MJ56 XWZ?
The last recorded mileage for MJ56 XWZ was 131,497 miles, recorded on 21 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MJ56 XWZ passed its MOT?
MJ56 XWZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 21 Oct 2021.
Is MJ56 XWZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ56 XWZ 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 MJ56 XWZ?
MJ56 XWZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.