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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 75,149 miles on the clock, averaging 5,686 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 SB56 NCU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 75,149 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,686 |
| 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).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SB56 NCU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SB — Glasgow, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SB56 NCU
What car is SB56 NCU?
SB56 NCU is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2006.
What is the mileage of SB56 NCU?
The last recorded mileage for SB56 NCU was 75,149 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SB56 NCU passed its MOT?
SB56 NCU has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2017.
Is SB56 NCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB56 NCU 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 SB56 NCU?
SB56 NCU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.