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AK06 ZHC

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Purple Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,197 mi
Last recorded87,197 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 ZHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 87,197 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 87,197 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,770 miles

Front Both tyre treads starting to crack.

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

center exhaust deterioated and has slight blow

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake effort just aceptable

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2016 71,768 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

center exhaust deterioated and has slight blow

front brake discs and pads worn

handbrake effort just aceptable

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,617 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2013 62,729 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2012 51,744 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 35,246 miles

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

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

handbrake just inside limits 17%.

handbrake low force

o/s/r foot brake slightly low force.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 35,246 miles

handbrake just inside limits 17%.

handbrake low force

o/s/r foot brake slightly low force.

Fail 10 Dec 2010 22,491 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,491 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 ZHC is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Purple with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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