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A14 SEP

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,410 mi
Last recorded120,410 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SEP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 120,410 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded around lower mounts (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 120,410 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers obscuring testable components

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded around lower mounts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 116,257 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 110,922 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 110,922 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,174 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust distorted

Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,173 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 87,641 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,493 miles

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))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2018 73,493 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 61,487 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 50,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Sep 2015 43,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 35,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,252 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 28,252 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,281 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 20,281 miles

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

Offside Front 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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A14 SEP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A14 SEP, 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 A14 SEP registered?

A14 SEP is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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