CarVerify

Free Car Check

AK56 FFA

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,262 mi
Last recorded82,262 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,262 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 81,372 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2023 81,372 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 79,149 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively minor bind (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective blades smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (185/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (185/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

millage illumination poor

Fail 23 Sep 2021 76,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (185/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (185/55R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

millage illumination poor

Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Limited reserve travel on handbrake

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

millage illumination inop

Pass 26 Sep 2019 69,810 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 69,808 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 inner edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

tyre size-185/55/15

Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,777 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 64,777 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust front flexible pipe deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coorroded and weak silencer (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 60,680 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coorroded and weak silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 57,111 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 52,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are heavily cracking and perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 48,790 miles

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

age related cracks both rear tyres sidewall and tread

uneven wear inner rear tyre tread

wiper blades splitting at edges

Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,781 miles

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

rear tyres signs of age related cracking

Fail 24 Sep 2013 44,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear tyres signs of age related cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,706 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2012 39,706 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Sep 2011 35,602 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror body slight damage

Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,602 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside door mirror body slight damage

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,016 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)

both rear tyres worn in steps on inside edges

botrh

Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror body damaged/ glass ok

rear wiper blade split

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
Full Vauxhall Corsa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AK56 FFA is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AK56 FFA?

You can check the full history of AK56 FFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AK56 FFA registered?

AK56 FFA is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is AK56 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK56 FFA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AK56 FFA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AK56 FFA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.