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AK56 ETX

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,716 mi
Last recorded126,716 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ETX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 126,716 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 121,981 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 121,981 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 116,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 103,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 1.6mm bald inner edge nearly to cord (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

centre exhaust box blowing slightly

Fail 29 Jul 2016 103,490 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 1.6mm bald inner edge nearly to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

centre exhaust box blowing slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,867 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 29 Jul 2015 91,861 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 19 Jul 2014 81,258 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 19 Jul 2014 81,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Jul 2013 74,475 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,229 miles

exhaust system getting thin

Fail 24 Aug 2011 65,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,605 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,248 miles

nsr tyre wearing uneven on inner edge.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,368 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 ETX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ETX, 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 ETX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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