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AK56 YBN

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

44,912 mi
Last recorded44,912 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 36,064 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 36,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 32,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 32,671 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,275 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 31,625 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 30,847 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 30,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 28,555 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 26,978 miles

Central exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2016 25,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 22,928 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 20,047 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 16,833 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 16,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 8,701 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 6,355 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 5,197 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 YBN is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YBN, 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 YBN is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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