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AK56 NWL

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,738 mi
Last recorded97,738 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 NWL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,738 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 96,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin removal of wheels required to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 96,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin removal of wheels required to confirm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 93,515 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 93,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 92,560 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 92,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 88,650 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 88,645 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 85,921 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 85,921 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 80,368 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 72,444 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 72,444 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 55,424 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,805 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,174 miles

Near side wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,280 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

off side wiper blade deteriorating

very small cut in

Fail 10 Nov 2009 28,280 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

off side wiper blade deteriorating

very small cut in

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 NWL is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NWL, 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 NWL is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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