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AK06 HVH

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,260 mi
Last recorded141,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 HVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,260 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 141,189 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 137,204 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 137,204 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 133,046 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 133,046 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 132,220 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 132,220 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 131,233 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 131,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,873 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 2 Jul 2013 79,005 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,919 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,456 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 37,293 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 37,293 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 30,486 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 30,486 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 HVH is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVH, 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 HVH is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 March 2006.

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