Vauxhall Corsa (2006)
2006 Vauxhall Corsa
CarHunch analysed 71,719 real MOT records for the 2006 Vauxhall Corsa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
# 2006 VAUXHALL CORSA
The 2006 Corsa passes its MOT first time only 68.7% of the time — significantly below the UK average of 80% — and nearly half of all vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a real concern for buyer safety. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically (68.8% and 68.0% pass rates respectively), so fuel type offers no reliability advantage here.
At 61,374 miles average and 58,193 miles median, these Corsas show typical wear for their age, but they're generating 5.59 failures and 23.5 advisories per vehicle on average, pointing to cumulative deterioration across multiple systems rather than one critical weakness. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic you trust — the MOT pass rate alone suggests you're far more likely than not to face repair bills in the first year of ownership.
What to check before buying a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 47% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (90%) | 64,804 | 68.8% | 5.63 |
| Diesel (10%) | 6,902 | 68% | 5.29 |
| LPG (0%) | 9 | 75.8% | 4.11 |
| Other (0%) | 3 | 65.8% | 2.67 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 54.6% | 5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Vauxhall Corsa vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Vauxhall Corsa vehicles fall between 45,288 and 71,918 miles.
2006 Vauxhall Corsa — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 12,984 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (20% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Vauxhall Corsa
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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82.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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80.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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72%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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51.1%
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
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42.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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41.3%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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39.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38.4%
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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