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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 47,907 miles on the clock, averaging 4,118 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 EPY
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 47,907 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 4,118 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 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 | SL56 EPY |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 56 — September 2006 to February 2007 |
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About SL56 EPY
What car is SL56 EPY?
SL56 EPY is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SL56 EPY?
The last recorded mileage for SL56 EPY was 47,907 miles, recorded on 6 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL56 EPY passed its MOT?
SL56 EPY has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Jun 2016.
Is SL56 EPY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL56 EPY 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 EPY?
SL56 EPY is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.