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A13 UPX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

129,440 mi
Last recorded129,440 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 UPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 129,440 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 77,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 121,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 112,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 112,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 53,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both rear lower spring seating corroded (axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,050 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 102,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 102,041 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 41,258 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 41,258 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 91,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 91,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 87,304 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 25,328 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 25,328 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 85,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 18,081 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,694 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 78,694 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 17,675 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 73,332 miles

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,332 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated.

Metered exhaust smoke undetectable.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,763 miles

Nearside Front outer edge worn

Offside Front outer edge worn

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2016 55,555 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 12 Jan 2015 46,904 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,811 miles

Front tyres cracking in tread

Front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 24 Aug 2013 37,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,275 miles

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

tyre pressures were all low - set prior to test

Pass 8 Dec 2011 23,523 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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A13 UPX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 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 A13 UPX, 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 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A13 UPX registered?

A13 UPX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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