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AC56 BAX

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,281 mi
Last recorded107,281 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC56 BAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,281 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 107,279 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested Due to Bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum depth ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 101,941 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on minimum depth ! (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,290 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,903 miles

N/S & O/S Rear bump-stops in poor condition

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2019 86,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

N/S & O/S Rear bump-stops in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 81,580 miles

Nearside Front Driveshaft inner cv joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight movement in upper attachment.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 81,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Driveshaft inner cv joint gaiter slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mounting has slight movement in upper attachment.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,308 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,311 miles

Both front brake discs have advanced corrosion.

Both front brake discs scored.

Front brake pads have approx' 1/3 of wear remaining.

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear shockabsorber weak.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 50,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 43,131 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,062 miles

front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,337 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 24,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,794 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AC56 BAX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 58,513 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC56 BAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AC56 BAX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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