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A8 HGG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,345 mi
Last recorded64,345 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HGG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 64,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 60,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,519 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 49,519 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2022 40,871 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 40,871 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2021 30,314 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 30,314 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 19,910 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 19,748 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 19,748 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak breather hose from cam cover to air intake hose is split right the way down, oily fumes are present in engine bay as a result (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 19,496 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,214 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 19,214 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 18,797 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 18,797 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working stop / tail (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,397 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 17,738 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 17,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 15,578 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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A8 HGG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A8 HGG, 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 A8 HGG registered?

A8 HGG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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