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AF59 OUB

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,883 mi
Last recorded119,883 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 119,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 117,813 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to crack / perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 115,607 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 115,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb appears incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Recording device removed and placed in glove box

Pass 11 Jul 2022 111,193 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 108,578 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 May 2021 108,558 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 104,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 97,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 90,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 88t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

damage n/s/r

exhaust back box rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2017 86,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage n/s/r

exhaust back box rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,599 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box outer skin rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,648 miles

damage to rear bumper n/s

n/s/r tyre 3mm

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2014 73,626 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 23 Aug 2013 67,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,512 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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AF59 OUB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AF59 OUB, 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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AF59 OUB is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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