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AK56 EEW

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,032 mi
Last recorded76,032 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 76,032 miles

play :@ both front strut top mountings

wiper linkage heavily worn

Fail 19 Jul 2023 76,032 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

play :@ both front strut top mountings

wiper linkage heavily worn

Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,290 miles

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

wiper linkage worn,

Fail 20 Jul 2022 73,290 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

wiper linkage worn/faulty

Fail 20 Jul 2022 73,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside & offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

wiper linkage worn/faulty

Pass 28 Jul 2021 70,996 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 70,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 69,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 66,156 miles

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

wiper linkage worn but still clearing screen

Pass 18 Apr 2018 63,022 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front flexible pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 56,892 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking in treads

Pass 7 Apr 2016 50,023 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 50,023 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,183 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,375 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perrishing

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2014 41,307 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres perrishing

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Dec 2013 37,500 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 37,500 miles

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

front washers not working to full efficiency

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,389 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 33,357 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,415 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,873 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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AK56 EEW is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK56 EEW, 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 EEW is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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