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YR56 BUE

2006 Vauxhall Corsa · Petrol · 1229cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1229cc
ColourBlack
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 110,502 miles on the clock, averaging 6,467 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 YR56 BUE

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,502
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
57%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
6,467

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading110,502 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year6,467
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR56 BUE 30k50k70k90k111k '09'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,502 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,499 miles
Since last MOT+2,491 miles
PASS
Mileage108,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage105,766 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,100 miles
PASS
Mileage102,581 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,561 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
PASS
Mileage98,066 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,048 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage93,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,575 miles
PASS
Mileage92,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,237 miles
Since last MOT+5,626 miles
PASS
Mileage86,611 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,609 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage79,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,850 miles
Since last MOT+12,682 miles
PASS
Mileage67,168 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,168 miles
Since last MOT+12,335 miles
PASS
Mileage54,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,833 miles
Since last MOT+11,685 miles
PASS
Mileage43,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,148 miles
Since last MOT+13,157 miles
PASS
Mileage29,991 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

RegistrationYR56 BUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1229cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About YR56 BUE

What car is YR56 BUE?

YR56 BUE is a black Vauxhall Corsa, petrol (1229cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2006.

What is the mileage of YR56 BUE?

The last recorded mileage for YR56 BUE was 110,502 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR56 BUE passed its MOT?

YR56 BUE has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2022.

Is YR56 BUE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR56 BUE 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 YR56 BUE?

YR56 BUE is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.