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AO59 LZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,664 mi
Last recorded95,664 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 95,664 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 93,769 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 91,414 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

subframe corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,469 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 89,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 87,824 miles

Front Both shocker top mounts have slight movement

Front Discs worn

Pass 16 Oct 2018 84,687 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,566 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 80,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 75,766 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 70,265 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 54,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Fail 10 Sep 2013 41,954 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear wheel bearing slight rough when rotated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,636 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 LZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO59 LZU, 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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AO59 LZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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