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AK56 YMX

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,739 mi
Last recorded136,739 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 YMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 136,739 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked and damaged in corner (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 128,933 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Nov 2022 121,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at seams and joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 108,894 miles

both front top mounts worn

n/s/r shock damp

Fail 6 Nov 2021 108,630 miles

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

both front top mounts worn

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 16 Nov 2020 105,173 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 102,086 miles

Both front strut top mounts worn but not excessively

Fail 12 Oct 2019 102,086 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front strut top mounts worn but not excessively

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,953 miles

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

N/S AND THE O/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER COVERS ARE BROKEN

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

Fail 23 Oct 2018 95,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/S AND THE O/S FRONT TOP SUSPENSION MOUNTS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

N/S AND THE O/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER COVERS ARE BROKEN

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber covers broken / loose

the [ K ] in front and rear number plates is up side down but not likely to be misread

Pass 21 Oct 2016 75,404 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,162 miles

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 68,162 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver’s view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 62,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 62,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2013 59,195 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 56,447 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 54,452 miles

NSR tyre sidewall cracking badly

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Fail 15 Oct 2011 54,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSR tyre sidewall cracking badly

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect

Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

strongly advise both sides front tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner edges.

Fail 2 Oct 2010 49,735 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

strongly advise both sides front tyres becoming devoid of tread on inner edges.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,094 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strongly advise cleaning under all wheel arches.

Fail 17 Oct 2009 45,091 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

strongly advise cleaning under all wheel arches.

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 YMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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