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AF09 GFJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,413 mi
Last recorded61,413 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 GFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 61,413 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 59,231 miles

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

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2025 59,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 55,672 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 53,125 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 51,016 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 49,129 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 47,416 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1955516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 44,177 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,336 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,859 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 33,857 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 28,127 miles

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

breather pipe split

nsf fog light insecure

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2015 22,579 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,188 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 17,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

service light on

Pass 11 Feb 2013 11,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 7,404 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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AF09 GFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF09 GFJ, 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 AF09 GFJ registered?

AF09 GFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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