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AK56 XVB

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,874 mi
Last recorded146,874 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 XVB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 146,874 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 143,679 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 143,679 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,273 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 141,273 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 135,948 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 135,948 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded and blowing.

Pass 21 Sep 2017 130,976 miles

Central Exhaust blowing

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 21 Sep 2017 130,976 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust blowing

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 121,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,209 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 96,255 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)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 96,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,685 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 73,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,495 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 50,662 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,065 miles

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

Nearside 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 XVB is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,364cc 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 XVB, 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 XVB is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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