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AO09 STZ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,692 mi
Last recorded80,692 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 STZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 80,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 80,692 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,733 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 67,366 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 59,469 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 59,469 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 51,913 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded bottom coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated + has a small split but prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded bottom coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Jun 2020 45,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

o/s/f seat belt slightly slow to return

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,849 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 36,816 miles

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 29,123 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 29,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 24,719 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 20,675 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 20,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 16,325 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 16,325 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,225 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 STZ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

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

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