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AK06 YJL

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,487 mi
Last recorded107,487 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 YJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,487 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 107,487 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 105,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 105,320 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 103,578 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 103,578 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 101,750 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 101,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,753 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 98,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess starting to fray (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,075 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 95,918 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 95,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 94,522 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 94,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,221 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 90,217 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edges close to the legal limit would vrecommend tracking check with new frront tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge wearing close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 80,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,181 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 61,140 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 49,520 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 49,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 40,352 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 34,154 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 25,346 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 YJL is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AK06 YJL, 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 YJL is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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