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AM09 GAS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,514 mi
Last recorded136,514 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 GAS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 136,514 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 136,514 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 135,171 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 131,667 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 120,433 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 120,433 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 107,099 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 107,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 95,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 95,697 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 82,097 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 53,989 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 53,989 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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AM09 GAS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AM09 GAS, 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 AM09 GAS registered?

AM09 GAS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AM09 GAS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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