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SA56 EAM

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Red Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£20–£30

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 58,330 miles on the clock, averaging 6,034 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 SA56 EAM

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,330
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2009
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
6,034

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading58,330 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,529
Average per year6,034
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA56 EAM 27k35k43k51k58k '09'14'12

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,529 miles
PASS
Mileage55,801 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,760 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage51,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,841 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage44,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,368 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
PASS
Mileage34,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,397 miles
Since last MOT+7,322 miles
PASS
Mileage27,075 miles

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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

RegistrationSA56 EAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SA56 EAM

What car is SA56 EAM?

SA56 EAM is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.

What is the mileage of SA56 EAM?

The last recorded mileage for SA56 EAM was 58,330 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA56 EAM passed its MOT?

SA56 EAM has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2014.

Is SA56 EAM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA56 EAM 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 SA56 EAM?

SA56 EAM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.