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AF59 OVH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,308 mi
Last recorded135,308 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 OVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 135,308 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

oil level was low on pre check, add 1ltr engine noisy when cold

slight noise/movement from top of n/s front suspenson

Fail 10 Dec 2018 135,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

oil level was low on pre check, add 1ltr engine noisy when cold

slight noise/movement from top of n/s front suspenson

Pass 8 Dec 2017 125,436 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 125,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 110,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 99,030 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 99,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm - outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,348 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 83,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 65,980 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 65,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,796 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 OVH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AF59 OVH, 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 OVH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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