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AK56 XLW

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,360 mi
Last recorded155,360 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 155,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small tack ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant bottle empty

Fail 23 Aug 2022 155,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre small tack ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside and offside corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 6 Aug 2021 148,490 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Aug 2021

Nearside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt pretensioner deployed (7.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 131,858 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO CRACKING IN BETWEEN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

REAR WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,753 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 42,753 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 40,652 miles

brake ferrules corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2018 40,652 miles

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

brake ferrules corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 39,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,964 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front suspension corroded

rear exhaust joint leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,474 miles

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

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)

no coolant in overflow tank

Fail 10 Oct 2013 38,474 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

no coolant in overflow tank

Pass 21 Sep 2012 35,476 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 35,476 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,414 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 28,743 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 16,042 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)

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 XLW is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XLW, 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 XLW is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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