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AO09 VRE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,043 mi
Last recorded104,043 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 VRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2025 104,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 101,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,392 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 106,279 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 94,962 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 85,596 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,563 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 75,563 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 67,817 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and splitting

both front tyres worn to edges

Pass 6 Aug 2019 58,515 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 58,515 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,609 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 44,996 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 41,359 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,541 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre outer sidewall worn and cracks appearing in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,110 miles

nearisde front tyre worn low on outer edge ( 1.6 mm )

Fail 21 Jun 2013 23,278 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 23,278 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,578 miles

front discs lipped - pads approx 70% worn

Fail 22 Jun 2012 17,578 miles

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

breather hoses swollen

front discs lipped - pads approx 70% worn

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 VRE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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