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AK56 YBM

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,418 mi
Last recorded103,418 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 103,418 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 25 Jun 2018 103,418 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

coolant level low

Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 100,103 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,306 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 89,306 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,873 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 69,246 miles

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,246 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,329 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,329 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 50,027 miles

BONNET RELEASE CABLE POOR CONDITION PARTIALY SIEZED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 50,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BONNET RELEASE CABLE POOR CONDITION PARTIALY SIEZED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,711 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 28,272 miles

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

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,006 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 YBM is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YBM, 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 YBM is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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