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AF09 LRK

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

208,948 mi
Last recorded208,948 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 208,948 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 202,081 miles

Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seal weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both rear bump stops broken.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 192,190 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges and cracking

Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2020 192,190 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on edges and cracking

Exhaust backbox outer casing deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 181,136 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 181,136 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 170,177 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 170,177 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 158,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

both rear bump stops split

both rear tyre treads perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 148,196 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 139,753 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 139,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,461 miles

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 122,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust rear box deteriorated.

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 82,242 miles

Front brake disc's wearing thin.

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

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 LRK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF09 LRK, 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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AF09 LRK is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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