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AF56 KVU

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

81,665 mi
Last recorded81,665 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 KVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

Fail 15 Jun 2026 81,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached insecure in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s

Pass 16 Jun 2025 74,023 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,320 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2024 72,320 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 70,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2023 70,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 67,579 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,591 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 65,591 miles

Emissions not tested due to massive hole in back box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 64,901 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 63,528 miles

Front both steering tie rods corroded

Front tyre treads worn uneven

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,902 miles

both steering tie rods corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both steering tie rods corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 59,812 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front abs rings heavily corroded (3.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both front abs rings heavily corroded (3.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front suspension components corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,492 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 54,669 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 54,669 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2014 52,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,142 miles

Centre dash light inop.

Fail 19 Aug 2013 50,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre dash light inop.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 42,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 42,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 37,685 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 37,685 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 23,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,015 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 22,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AF56 KVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF56 KVU, 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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AF56 KVU is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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