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AK56 ETF

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

8,432 mi
Last recorded8,432 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ETF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 8,432 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack and perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 8,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper linkage boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres starting to crack and perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 8,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 8,120 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 8,120 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 7,957 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system getting thin

Pass 20 Oct 2021 7,819 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 7,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 7,507 miles

Central exhaust corroded thin

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 7,507 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust corroded thin

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 13 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 7,034 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 6,649 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 6,250 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 59,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 5,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 5,538 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 5,202 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 4,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,272 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 4,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 3,448 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 ETF is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ETF, 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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What year was AK56 ETF registered?

AK56 ETF is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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