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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1364cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 55,692 miles on the clock, averaging 6,903 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for RO06 HKW
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 55,692 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 6,903 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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).
Timing belt, tensioner, and idler pulleys
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO06 HKW |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1364cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About RO06 HKW
What car is RO06 HKW?
RO06 HKW is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1364cc). First registered in Reading in 2006.
What is the mileage of RO06 HKW?
The last recorded mileage for RO06 HKW was 55,692 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO06 HKW passed its MOT?
RO06 HKW has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2015.
Is RO06 HKW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO06 HKW 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 RO06 HKW?
RO06 HKW is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.