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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 116,149 miles on the clock, averaging 7,900 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 OV56 BYS
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 116,149 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,900 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | OV56 BYS |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About OV56 BYS
What car is OV56 BYS?
OV56 BYS is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Oxford in 2006.
What is the mileage of OV56 BYS?
The last recorded mileage for OV56 BYS was 116,149 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV56 BYS passed its MOT?
OV56 BYS has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2019.
Is OV56 BYS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV56 BYS 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 OV56 BYS?
OV56 BYS is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.