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AK06 YKU

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,462 mi
Last recorded114,462 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,462 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 100,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 93,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 90,697 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 90,697 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,741 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 84,641 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Fail 6 Apr 2016 84,641 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,773 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,588 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 76,588 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,831 miles

Coolant leak from EGR valve

n/s/f tyre on 2.omm

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,075 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,075 miles

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

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

offside rear handbrake cable frayed

Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,583 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 2.omm

Fail 8 Apr 2011 48,583 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

o/s/r tyre on 2.omm

Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,778 miles

n/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 6 Apr 2009 33,845 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 YKU is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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