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AD09 UGW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,928 mi
Last recorded109,928 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 UGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 109,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine above alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 109,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine above alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 94,697 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly cloudy, lamp beam pattern and output ok

Oil leak, but not excessive around rear of engine near crankcase breather (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,366 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 80,962 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres heavily worn around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 75,163 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2021 75,163 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2018 70,497 miles

slight exhaust blow & rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2018 70,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight exhaust blow & rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2017 112,951 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 63,380 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke black (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 54,742 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 54,742 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump noisey (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 45,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres showing signs of age and cracking through treads

Pass 18 Jun 2015 45,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres showing signs of age and cracking through treads

Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,059 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 38,044 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

service overdue

Pass 15 Jun 2013 29,326 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)

Fail 16 Jun 2012 22,154 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,154 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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AD09 UGW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AD09 UGW, 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 AD09 UGW registered?

AD09 UGW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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