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SM06 LDU

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 973cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine973cc
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 973cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 9 (53% pass rate). It has 60,117 miles on the clock, averaging 4,665 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 SM06 LDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2009
53%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,665

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year35
Average per year4,665
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM06 LDU 15k26k38k49k60k '09'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,117 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,719 miles
PASS
Mileage55,363 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,351 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
PASS
Mileage53,448 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,446 miles
Since last MOT+5,667 miles
PASS
Mileage47,779 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage40,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,434 miles
PASS
Mileage34,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,175 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,352 miles
Since last MOT+633 miles
PASS
Mileage26,719 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,481 miles
PASS
Mileage23,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,238 miles
Since last MOT+4,192 miles
PASS
Mileage19,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,874 miles
PASS
Mileage15,172 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

RegistrationSM06 LDU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier06 — March 2006 to August 2006

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About SM06 LDU

What car is SM06 LDU?

SM06 LDU is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (973cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.

What is the mileage of SM06 LDU?

The last recorded mileage for SM06 LDU was 60,117 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM06 LDU passed its MOT?

SM06 LDU has had 19 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (10 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2019.

Is SM06 LDU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM06 LDU 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 SM06 LDU?

SM06 LDU is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.