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AO09 SFN

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,995 mi
Last recorded149,995 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 SFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 149,995 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 148,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 144,184 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 140,228 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 136,888 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 136,888 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 130,775 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 128,454 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has bald inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2019 119,754 miles

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

All wipers smeary

Nearside Front Tyre has bald edges

Offside Front Tyre has bald inner edge

brake fluid becoming dirty

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,708 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 105,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front drop link has play

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut cords visible

Pass 10 Mar 2017 93,581 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

N/s/ front drop link worn/noisey

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

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

advise inspection adjustment rear brakes

rear exhaust box rusty weak

Fail 10 Mar 2017 93,577 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

rear exhaust box rusty weak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)

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

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

advise inspection adjustment rear brakes

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,409 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,132 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 61,304 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2013 50,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 37,789 miles

osf tyre 2.5mm

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 SFN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue 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 SFN, 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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AO09 SFN is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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