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AF59 UGM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Green Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,817 mi
Last recorded100,817 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 UGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 100,817 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 100,816 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 95,454 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,394 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle near hub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle near hub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 90,394 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle near hub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle near hub (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 85,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread 3mm- bald inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,859 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 79,859 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 79,309 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 79,309 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,229 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 67,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 55,646 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly loose

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 55,645 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror slightly loose

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 46,502 miles

rear shockers rusted at bottom

Fail 9 Jul 2018 46,502 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear shockers rusted at bottom

Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 32,525 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 32,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,427 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 23,830 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,896 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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,164 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 UGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Green with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UGM, 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 UGM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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