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HG56 UEB

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,718 mi
Last recorded96,718 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 UEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc
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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 96,718 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 96,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,699 miles

Central Rear hand brake cable corroded at joint but not excessive

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front upper suspension top mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 87,699 miles

Central Rear hand brake cable corroded at joint but not excessive

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front upper suspension top mount worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,591 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 83,591 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along side fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,697 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play approaching limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting spigot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake cable is starting to corrode.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 81,697 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure movement between joint and rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play approaching limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mounting spigot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake cable is starting to corrode.

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,429 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Jul 2018 74,413 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 61,531 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 61,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 51,564 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 51,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 43,611 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 39,974 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 27 Dec 2013 39,974 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,885 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 33,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

sill covers fitted

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,928 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 28,928 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,068 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 15,671 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

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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HG56 UEB is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HG56 UEB, 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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HG56 UEB is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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