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AO06 MKE

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,818 mi
Last recorded47,818 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO06 MKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 47,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre inner shoulder excessively worn exposing cord. (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Covers in engine bay fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Unit extremely corroded (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also in a deteriorated condition. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder excessively worn, no visible tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Unit extremely corroded (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has relative movement at its fixings also slightly rusted

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has start wearing low on inner edge

Fail 5 Oct 2016 46,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner steering arm has relative movement at its fixings also slightly rusted

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has start wearing low on inner edge

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front rear wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

suspension and steering corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre tread cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,384 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 May 2013 35,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 35,380 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 31,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 26,072 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 26,071 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front discs pitted and corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 22,341 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 22,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 18,054 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 18,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both rear tyres perished

offside front tyre perished

slight sidewall damage offside rear tyre

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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AO06 MKE is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO06 MKE, 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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AO06 MKE is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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