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AJ56 NJY

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 NJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 83,575 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 83,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 76,863 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 76,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 70,811 miles

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

Nearside headlight slightly loose

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 65,602 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 65,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front strut top bearings have play in them. both fronts.

Pass 9 Dec 2021 64,715 miles

Front no plate damaged

Offside Front cv joint worn

Offside Front strut top slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2020 57,338 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 43,699 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 43,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 33,212 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 33,212 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 27,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 25,968 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (only when jacked up) (2.5.A.1c)

Front reg plate has damage

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 16 Nov 2015 24,822 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 22,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in nearside front suspension leg top mounting

Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,973 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

slight play in nearside front suspension leg top mounting

Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,403 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 20,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,267 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 15,754 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 13,061 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 10,149 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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AJ56 NJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AJ56 NJY, 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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AJ56 NJY is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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