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AK06 EEW

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,926 mi
Last recorded78,926 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 EEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2016 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on Not working (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine rattle

nearside front tyre is getting low

wipers poor clearing

Fail 19 Mar 2014 72,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant level low

engine rattle

nearside front tyre is getting low

wipers poor clearing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 63,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,641 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 59,641 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear handbrake just passable

Pass 9 Feb 2011 56,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,377 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 44,377 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,433 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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AK06 EEW is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 EEW, 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 EEW is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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