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At a glance
This 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Petrol 1229cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 73,842 miles on the clock, averaging 7,733 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Corsa issues include gear linkage wear and steering rack failure.
MOT & Mileage History for VE55 HKT
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 73,842 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,852 |
| Average per year | 7,733 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 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 | VE55 HKT |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Corsa |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1229cc |
| Year | 2006 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | VE — Worcester, Severn Valley |
| Age identifier | 55 — September 2005 to February 2006 |
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About VE55 HKT
What car is VE55 HKT?
VE55 HKT is a silver Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Worcester in 2006.
What is the mileage of VE55 HKT?
The last recorded mileage for VE55 HKT was 73,842 miles, recorded on 7 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has VE55 HKT passed its MOT?
VE55 HKT has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jan 2016.
Is VE55 HKT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE55 HKT 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 VE55 HKT?
VE55 HKT is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 55 means registered between 1 September 2005 and 28 February 2006.