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AK56 EZM

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,781 mi
Last recorded97,781 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 97,781 miles

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

Nearside Body component slightly loose sill side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,781 miles

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

Nearside Body component slightly loose sill side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2016 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage arch trim missing leaving sharp broken plastic (6.1.C.1)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Dec 2015 94,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 94,053 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 92,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 92,105 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,613 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2013 81,591 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,073 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 59,628 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 59,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,065 miles

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

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

Tracking to be checked

Pass 30 Sep 2009 26,272 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 30 Sep 2009 26,272 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

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 EZM is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 EZM, 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 EZM is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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