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AFZ 3243

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,746 mi
Last recorded75,746 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 3243
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 75,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 72,185 miles

Nearside tyre starting to crack on outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2023 72,180 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2022 69,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,128 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 64,119 miles

reverse lights not working

breather hose split

Fail 3 Jun 2020 64,119 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

breather hose split

reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Jun 2019 62,592 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 62,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 60,789 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 60,789 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 58,247 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,433 miles

o/s wing mirror cover missing

o/s/r outer tyre wall perishing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 28,497 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s wing mirror cover missing

o/s/r outer tyre wall perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 28,543 miles

n/s/r shocker dust cover is insecure but not fouling operation of shocker

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack on sidewalls and between tread pattern but no cords visible

Fail 1 Apr 2015 28,543 miles

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

n/s/r shocker dust cover is insecure but not fouling operation of shocker

o/s/r tyre is starting to crack on sidewalls and between tread pattern but no cords visible

Pass 2 Apr 2014 23,358 miles

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

Oil leak

osr tyre cracking.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 23,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

osr tyre cracking.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,352 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 16,338 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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AFZ 3243 is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AFZ 3243, 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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AFZ 3243 is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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