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AO09 RYY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,129 mi
Last recorded159,129 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 RYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 159,129 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 159,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 151,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive close to test fail (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,570 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 133,871 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 133,870 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 125,249 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Sep 2022 125,249 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 117,728 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 117,562 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 112,222 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,951 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 89,718 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear tearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear tearing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,987 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,964 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 69,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald inside edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 61,041 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 52,789 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,673 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 44,450 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 35,393 miles

oil on min

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 RYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

AO09 RYY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 18 May 2009.

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