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AJ56 TZV

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

147,325 mi
Last recorded147,325 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 147,325 miles

FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED

FRONT FLEX EXHAUST DAMAGED

FRONT TYRES WORN AND PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE WORN

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 134,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 126,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 118,295 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 118,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 117,047 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 110,197 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 110,196 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,008 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,467 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 77,163 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 77,163 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,572 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 60,463 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 53,238 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 46,364 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,269 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,275 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 24,110 miles

Drivers seat will not tip forwards to allow entry to rear.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 24,110 miles

Drivers seat will not tip forwards to allow entry to rear.

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 TZV is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TZV, 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 TZV is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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