2006 Vauxhall Corsa · 70,198 MOT tests
2006 Vauxhall Corsa reliability
2006 Vauxhall Corsas fail 50.6% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 25 Corsa years (70,198 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- 50.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Corsas: 36.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 82,706
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 70,198
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 26% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 16.2% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 49% 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
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.1%
- Suspension20.5%
- Brakes16.7%
- Body, chassis and structure16.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.3%
- Tyres9.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 9.25%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.76%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 5%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Position lamp not working 4.51%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.85%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.64%
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 (18.13%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.58%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.7%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (11.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.66%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa reliable?
2006 Vauxhall Corsas fail 50.6% of first MOT tests, 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 25 Corsa years (70,198 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (9.25% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.76% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Vauxhall Corsa shows 82,706 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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