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AK56 XTZ

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

69,402 mi
Last recorded69,402 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 69,402 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 69,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,823 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 68,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 67,898 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 66,844 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 65,051 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 65,051 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 63,005 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 63,005 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,159 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,613 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,034 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 45,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 41,178 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 41,177 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,330 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 36,330 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 30,871 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 26,229 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 20,525 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,918 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 8,226 miles

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 XTZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XTZ, 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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What year was AK56 XTZ registered?

AK56 XTZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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