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AK59 ZZC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,409 mi
Last recorded108,409 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 ZZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 108,409 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 108,409 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 107,776 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 106,107 miles

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

Front alternator/auxilary belt shreaded/badly worn

Front front lower grill loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 106,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Front alternator/auxilary belt shreaded/badly worn

Front front lower grill loose

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 104,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre Also wearing inner and outer edges

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken at bottom into letters but secure (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 104,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and badly crack/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Also wearing inner and outer edges

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded and broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken at bottom into letters but secure (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 103,103 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre And wearing on edges slightly

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

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

Rear Silencer corroded through outer skin

Fail 20 Sep 2022 103,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre And wearing on edges slightly

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

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

Rear Silencer corroded through outer skin

Pass 27 Sep 2021 100,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 100,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded and broken

Pass 23 Sep 2019 95,915 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2018 91,121 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,467 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 84,361 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)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 84,361 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,510 miles

slight corrosion to exhaust rear box

Pass 30 Sep 2014 73,947 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,969 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear tyres worn inside edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AK59 ZZC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK59 ZZC, 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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AK59 ZZC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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