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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 998cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 103,295 miles on the clock, averaging 5,947 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 SO06 XSM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 103,295 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 5,947 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 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 XSM |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 06 — March 2006 to August 2006 |
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About SO06 XSM
What car is SO06 XSM?
SO06 XSM is an black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (998cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2006.
What is the mileage of SO06 XSM?
The last recorded mileage for SO06 XSM was 103,295 miles, recorded on 14 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO06 XSM passed its MOT?
SO06 XSM has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 14 Nov 2023.
Is SO06 XSM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO06 XSM 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 SO06 XSM?
SO06 XSM is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 06 means registered between 1 March 2006 and 31 August 2006.