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AK56 EZN

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 EZN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 82,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush has slight movement and noisy when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush has slight movement and noisy when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 82,872 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced image no visible/correct (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image just visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush has slight movement and noisy when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush has slight movement and noisy when turned (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting area (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

engine rattle , oil level low , no coolant

Pass 2 Dec 2024 80,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all fours shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 80,560 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced heavily cloudy , reducing the headlight aim/image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left hand bush excessively cracked/perished resulting in excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished ** strong advise change ** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy image just made out (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all fours shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 77,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bonded bush starting to split/separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 77,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bonded bush separated from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left hand bonded bush starting to split/separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 74,738 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 74,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 71,303 miles

Front Coil spring corroded corrosion to both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, on 3mm, DOT2219, 175/65 14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, on 3mm, DOT2219, 175/65 14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to fuel filter

Fail 23 Nov 2021 71,303 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded corrosion to both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, on 3mm, DOT2219, 175/65 14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, on 3mm, DOT2219, 175/65 14 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp lens misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to fuel filter

Pass 25 Nov 2020 69,054 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,322 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 59,322 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

coolant level low

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,262 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Jun 2018 53,262 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2017 47,669 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,708 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 38,887 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 36,355 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 36,355 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 34,979 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,915 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,590 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,539 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,138 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 EZN is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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