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AO09 YLV

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,476 mi
Last recorded97,476 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YLV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 97,476 miles

Rear silencer outer skin weak

Fail 23 May 2019 97,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear silencer outer skin weak

Pass 23 May 2018 90,990 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 90,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 83,588 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 83,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 May 2016 75,088 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 75,088 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 67,860 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inside

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 61,132 miles

Advise rear box corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 53,430 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear tyre perished in treads

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2013 53,430 miles

offside rear tyre perished in treads

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,485 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 43,485 miles

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

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

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 YLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLV, 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 YLV is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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