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AK56 OPE

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,075 mi
Last recorded93,075 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 OPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 93,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 89,323 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 85,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 85,277 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp insecure (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,198 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 82,198 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 77,569 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 74,205 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 74,203 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 70,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 60,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 60,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 52,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 40,611 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,368 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 29,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 OPE is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OPE, 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 OPE is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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