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AK56 VTP

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 100,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear brake flexy ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2025 98,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play *Lower joint wear/play* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Sill damaged

Rear Brake flexi ferrules corroded

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,138 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken up.

Wear/play NSF anti roll bar link rod.

Fail 17 Jul 2024 96,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken up.

Wear/play NSF anti roll bar link rod.

Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,760 miles

Both front brake flexy outer rubber shrouds split.

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken up.

OSF wishbone rear bush starting to separate.

Wear/play both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 21 Sep 2022 91,108 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken up.

Exhaust front pipe to rear silencer joint heavily corroded and slight blow.

N/s/r tyre perish cracked in tread.

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

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

Small split o/s/f outer CV gaiter.

Fail 21 Sep 2022 91,106 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber bump stops broken up.

Exhaust front pipe to rear silencer joint heavily corroded and slight blow.

N/s/r tyre perish cracked in tread.

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

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

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

Small split o/s/f outer CV gaiter.

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,952 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 84,184 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stop/dust covers broken up.

O/s/f brake flexy rubber shroud splitting.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 82,495 miles

Both rear axle front trailing arm bushes separating.

Fail 25 Sep 2019 82,495 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both rear axle front trailing arm bushes separating.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 79,318 miles

Front wipers smear.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 74,306 miles

Both rear back plates corroded.

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls heavily scrubbed.

Fuel tank heat shield insecure.

N/s/r shock absorber bump stop broken up.

Rear silencer body heat shield insecure.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 70,360 miles

Front wipers smear.

N/s/r bump stop broken up.

O/s/r tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

Wear/play both front top suspension mounts.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,303 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 66,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer. (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,111 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,348 miles

Front brake pads worn low (Advise strip and inspect)

N/s/r bump stop insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,831 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 45,831 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,958 miles

Rear wiper smears

Fail 21 Sep 2011 37,957 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wiper smears

Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,851 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer shoulders and n/s low tread

Fail 15 Sep 2010 30,851 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front wipers torn

Both rear tyres worn on outer shoulders and n/s low tread

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,110 miles

front brake pads worn low (approx 3mm)

front wipers smear

rear wiper smears

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 VTP is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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