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AFZ 3581

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,996 mi
Last recorded97,996 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 3581
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 97,996 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 97,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Both rear exhaust heat shields need securing

Pass 3 Dec 2024 93,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,937 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 76,856 miles

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

Rear both rear shocks dust cover loose

Fail 17 Dec 2022 76,856 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear shocks dust cover loose

Pass 15 Dec 2021 71,175 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 67,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 63,501 miles

Rear exhaust box holed

Fail 27 Dec 2019 63,501 miles

Rear exhaust box holed

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 54,664 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,424 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 45,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 36,443 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 36,441 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 34,042 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 34,042 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,418 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 28,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,507 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 18,362 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 3581 is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 3581, 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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What year was AFZ 3581 registered?

AFZ 3581 is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AFZ 3581 safe to buy?

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