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SL56 BZT

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 998cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine998cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 70,587 miles on the clock, averaging 4,222 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SL56 BZT

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,587
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2009
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
4,222

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

Low mileage
Latest reading70,587 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL56 BZT 5k22k38k54k71k '09'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,587 miles
Since last MOT+1,960 miles
PASS
Mileage68,627 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage62,695 miles
Since last MOT+12,644 miles
PASS
Mileage50,051 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,007 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage42,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,123 miles
PASS
Mileage37,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,028 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage32,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,363 miles
PASS
Mileage30,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,937 miles
PASS
Mileage27,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,086 miles
PASS
Mileage24,585 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,769 miles
PASS
Mileage20,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,173 miles
PASS
Mileage16,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,688 miles
PASS
Mileage12,949 miles
Since last MOT+4,177 miles
PASS
Mileage8,772 miles
Since last MOT+1,648 miles
PASS
Mileage7,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage5,144 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

RegistrationSL56 BZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SL56 BZT

What car is SL56 BZT?

SL56 BZT is an silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SL56 BZT?

The last recorded mileage for SL56 BZT was 70,587 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL56 BZT passed its MOT?

SL56 BZT has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2025.

Is SL56 BZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 BZT 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 SL56 BZT?

SL56 BZT is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.