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HG56 NZM

2006 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

102,478 mi
Last recorded102,478 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Corsa58,513 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 NZM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc
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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 102,478 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 102,478 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,027 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

both top mount covers rusted

stone chip to front screen

Pass 23 Jun 2023 95,308 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 95,308 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 93,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 89,330 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 85,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 85,653 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 82,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 77,882 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 77,882 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2018 77,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Lagging in operation (1.1.6 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 73,599 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,363 miles

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

Front wiper blades smeary.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front alloy wheel distort.

Nearside rear alloy wheel distort.

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 68,562 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,314 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 65,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,546 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded & weak

Fail 11 Nov 2013 63,531 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

centre exhaust corroded & weak

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,014 miles

centre exhaust box end plate split/ slight blow

rear nearside brake slight binding

Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,005 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)

centre exhaust box end plate split/ slight blow

rear nearside brake slight binding

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 39,744 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,318 miles

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

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

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 NZM is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 NZM, 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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What year was HG56 NZM registered?

HG56 NZM is a 2006 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is HG56 NZM safe to buy?

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