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AK06 AYW

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,650 mi
Last recorded83,650 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 AYW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 83,650 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 83,650 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,095 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Nov 2019 81,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 75,009 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 168,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

screen washers poor

Fail 9 Nov 2017 68,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

screen washers poor

Pass 22 Nov 2016 64,269 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 64,267 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,389 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 56,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 28,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 19,914 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 15,160 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 15,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 11,584 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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AK06 AYW is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK06 AYW, 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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AK06 AYW is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2006.

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