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AO09 NZR

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,020 mi
Last recorded97,020 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 NZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,020 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,342 miles

EXHAUST REAR BOX POOR CONDITION

Fail 23 Jul 2024 96,333 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

EXHAUST REAR BOX POOR CONDITION

Pass 19 Jul 2023 95,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2023 95,537 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 89,773 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 89,770 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 80,978 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 79,504 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,366 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,393 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to return

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 70,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to return

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,766 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 58,734 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 48,865 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 41,345 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 37,625 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,152 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 10 Aug 2012 23,898 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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AO09 NZR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO09 NZR, 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 AO09 NZR registered?

AO09 NZR is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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