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AK06 ZGJ

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,130 mi
Last recorded108,130 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,130 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,320 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 104,320 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 99,915 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 95,599 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 95,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,292 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 71,548 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 55,480 miles

1/ n/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 53,339 miles

1. Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

2. Both rear tyres becoming perished.

3. Centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2016 53,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand (3.5.1b)

1. Slight uneven tread wear on offside rear tyre.

2. Both rear tyres becoming perished.

3. Centre exhaust silencer becoming corroded.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 52,098 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,378 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,985 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,290 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,802 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 1 Feb 2011 30,802 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,566 miles

52% of imbalance on rear brakes and o/s is grabbing slightly

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped and corroding

slight play in steering rqack arms/knuckles

Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,820 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 26,819 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZGJ is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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