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AF56 KYX

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,873 mi
Last recorded113,873 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 KYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 113,873 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 111,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front slightly at the end (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 107,989 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,998 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts. ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 104,998 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts. ()

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 102,150 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 99,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,015 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,015 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper linkage broken (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,801 miles

ofsr shock light misting of oil

Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,773 miles

both rear tyres very misshapen on inside edge

cenrtre exhaust section is blowing both ends but not enough to fail

front brake pads close to limit

front discs lipped

handbrake requirements just met

ofsr shock light misting of oil

ofsr tyre has a flat spot close to legal limit

Fail 20 Sep 2017 85,773 miles

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

both rear tyres very misshapen on tread on inside edge

center exhaust section is bowing both ends of silencer but not a major blow

front brake pads very close to min requirement especially ofsf

front discs lipped

handbrake requirements just met and have uneven application

ofsr shock light misting of oil

ofsr tyre close to legal limit on a flat spot on inside edge

Fail 20 Sep 2017 85,773 miles

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

both rear tyres very misshapen on tread on inside edge

center exhaust section is bowing both ends of silencer but not a major blow

front brake pads very close to min requirement especially ofsf

front discs lipped

handbrake requirements just met and have uneven application

ofsr shock light misting of oil

ofsr tyre close to legal limit on a flat spot on inside edge

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorating (centre box)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 74,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust deteriorating (centre box)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 62,541 miles

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,980 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 43,538 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 43,538 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 36,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 30,657 miles

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

both front wiper blades deteriated and smeary

Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,590 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,974 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 KYX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AF56 KYX, 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 KYX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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