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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Diesel 1248cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 53,341 miles on the clock, averaging 4,402 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 SO06 XES
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 53,341 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,402 |
| 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 | SO06 XES |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1248cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About SO06 XES
What car is SO06 XES?
SO06 XES is an black Vauxhall Corsa, diesel (1248cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SO06 XES?
The last recorded mileage for SO06 XES was 53,341 miles, recorded on 7 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO06 XES passed its MOT?
SO06 XES has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 7 Jun 2018.
Is SO06 XES ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO06 XES is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2006, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO06 XES?
SO06 XES is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.