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AK56 CHC

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,833 mi
Last recorded101,833 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 CHC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 101,833 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2018 95,718 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear & offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Inner rack joint slight play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter rusty

rear tyres perrished

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,751 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust deteriorated and slight blow at centre

fuel filter rusty

sill covers

Pass 29 Oct 2016 82,467 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel filter rustyy

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,706 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,935 miles

middle exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2012 54,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

middle exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2011 40,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres perished

n/s/f antiroll bar linkhas play

o/s/f antiroll bar link has play

o/s/f door handle (outter) sticking

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,774 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all tyres perished

n/s/f antiroll bar linkhas play

o/s/f antiroll bar link has play

o/s/f door handle (outter) sticking

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 29,574 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 12 Sep 2009 18,868 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 18,810 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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AK56 CHC is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AK56 CHC, 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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AK56 CHC is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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