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AF56 PPX

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,646 mi
Last recorded131,646 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 PPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 131,646 miles

Damage to screen

Pass 18 Sep 2017 124,004 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 124,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/55r15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 112,660 miles

windscreen damaged not affecting view of the road

Pass 27 Aug 2015 104,459 miles

Both rear tyres have nail,off-shape from innner edges and getting low on treads

N/s/f foglight inoperative

N/s/f side mirror slightly loose

Rear wiper blade excessively worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 104,459 miles

Both rear tyres have nail,off-shape from innner edges and getting low on treads

N/s/f foglight inoperative

N/s/f side mirror slightly loose

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade excessively worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,316 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2014 96,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge (tracking?)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,813 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 85,812 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 8 Sep 2012 75,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2012 75,882 miles

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,079 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 65,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,074 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,813 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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AF56 PPX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PPX, 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 PPX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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