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AK56 VHW

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,456 mi
Last recorded142,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 VHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 142,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 142,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML LIGHT (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 135,705 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 131,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 128,687 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn/perishing* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 128,663 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking gases. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer corroded.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn/perishing* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 127,150 miles

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

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 127,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 123,080 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin loose

Pass 25 Jul 2019 116,579 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,964 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,061 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both wearing on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,941 miles

EML indicating a fault.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 75,941 miles

EML indicating a fault.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 69,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres cracking between treads

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,211 miles

Front brake disc's slightly lipped

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 52,597 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 46,700 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,224 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 40,224 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VHW is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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