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AK06 YKJ

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,912 mi
Last recorded82,912 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 82,912 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 82,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

would recommend full brake strip and clean

Fail 21 Oct 2016 59,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to rear (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,853 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 54,662 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 54,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 66,544 miles

one of rear exhaust silencer brackets broken but is supported by another

Pass 13 Dec 2013 58,800 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 58,799 miles

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

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

nearside tyre start to crack

Pass 12 Feb 2013 54,112 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 46,400 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,399 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 39,148 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 31,411 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 31,410 miles

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

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 YKJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YKJ, 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 YKJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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