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AJ56 SYF

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,020 mi
Last recorded127,020 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 SYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 127,020 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 127,003 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 121,779 miles

steering rack knocking

Pass 16 May 2017 110,631 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Outer Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened cover (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 15 May 2017 110,630 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak ()

Outer Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened cover (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 86,811 miles

exhaust system coroded

o/s/f tyre approaching limit

slight lift in both front shocker tops

x2 front link rubbers starting to detoriarate

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f cv boot clip atsrting to break but boot still secuer

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

power sterring light and noise from arround column

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,838 miles

both rear shock absorber bump stop broken

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,439 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 61,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 61,030 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 60,082 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,319 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 SYF is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AJ56 SYF, 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 SYF is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 December 2006.

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