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SY56 MVR

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1229cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 110,735 miles on the clock, averaging 10,556 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.

MOT & Mileage History for SY56 MVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2009
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,556

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading110,735 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,820
Average per year10,556
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY56 MVR 38k56k74k93k111k '09'16'13

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,735 miles
Since last MOT+8,820 miles
PASS
Mileage101,915 miles
Since last MOT+10,715 miles
PASS
Mileage91,200 miles
Since last MOT+13,131 miles
PASS
Mileage78,069 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,610 miles
PASS
Mileage70,412 miles
Since last MOT+17,412 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,000 miles
Since last MOT+14,937 miles
PASS
Mileage38,063 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,877 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

RegistrationSY56 MVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About SY56 MVR

What car is SY56 MVR?

SY56 MVR is an red Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Inverness in 2006.

What is the mileage of SY56 MVR?

The last recorded mileage for SY56 MVR was 110,735 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY56 MVR passed its MOT?

SY56 MVR has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2016.

Is SY56 MVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY56 MVR 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 SY56 MVR?

SY56 MVR is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.