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A21 HPM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,051 mi
Last recorded148,051 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 HPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 148,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 129,845 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Oct 2023 100,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 100,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn/wearing inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 73,287 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 73,278 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,372 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 62,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 58,691 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 58,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald and on limit 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 56,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,619 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 38,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

oil breather pipe split leeking oil

Pass 26 May 2016 24,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 13,198 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 13,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 5,729 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 5,035 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 4,327 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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A21 HPM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A21 HPM, 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 A21 HPM registered?

A21 HPM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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