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AG55 FGU

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,866 mi
Last recorded121,866 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG55 FGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 121,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 121,866 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 15 Feb 2022 117,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 21 Jan 2021 113,639 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 113,639 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 103,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 103,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 103,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush broken causing excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall has a cut, cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre tread excessively deteriorated, large hole in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from rocker cover and oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer hanger is broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 95,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts to outer wall but no cords showing

Nearside Rear tyre treads perishing

Offside Front tyre wearing 3 m/m tread

Pass 23 Nov 2017 87,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges slightly

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 87,979 miles

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges slightly

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2016 78,673 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 78,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak ()

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 64,017 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 63,855 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 57,557 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,823 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 53,823 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,299 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 46,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,339 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 39,339 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 32,464 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 32,410 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 24,429 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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AG55 FGU is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AG55 FGU, 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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AG55 FGU is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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