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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 91,967 miles on the clock, averaging 5,103 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 RK56 WKZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 91,967 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,103 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 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 | RK56 WKZ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RK — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About RK56 WKZ
What car is RK56 WKZ?
RK56 WKZ is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RK56 WKZ?
The last recorded mileage for RK56 WKZ was 91,967 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RK56 WKZ passed its MOT?
RK56 WKZ has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2022.
Is RK56 WKZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RK56 WKZ 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 RK56 WKZ?
RK56 WKZ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.