2006 Vauxhall Corsa Van · 1,271 MOT tests
2006 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliability
2006 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 52.5% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Corsa Van years (1,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- 52.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsa Vans: 46.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 120,999
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,271
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.7% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 37% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Van
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.3%
- Brakes23.4%
- Suspension23.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors12%
- Body, chassis and structure12%
- Tyres11.7%
- Steering7.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 8.81%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 8.73%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 7.63%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 7.47%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 5.19%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.72%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.85%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.35%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.6%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (10.07%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.76%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (8.81%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Van reliable?
2006 Vauxhall Corsa Vans fail 52.5% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 Corsa Van years (1,271 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Van MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (8.81% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (8.73% of tests), position lamp not working (7.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Van have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Vauxhall Corsa Van shows 120,999 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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