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AO59 JBY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,987 mi
Last recorded40,987 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 JBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 40,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 40,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 38,712 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper side panel loose.

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded at base.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 36,301 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 36,265 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 34,135 miles

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

Nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2019 31,437 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,754 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2017 23,600 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 20,290 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 20,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 16,927 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 169,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 13,794 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 10,865 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 10,865 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 7,371 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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AO59 JBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AO59 JBY, 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 AO59 JBY registered?

AO59 JBY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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