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AO59 NPU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,519 mi
Last recorded130,519 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 NPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 130,519 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 130,519 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 126,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 101,937 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Corroding (Both) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 95,018 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 90,267 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 84,566 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Nearside Rear shocker cover loose

Offside Rear shocker cover loose

Pass 12 Nov 2018 75,430 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 66,402 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to fully return

engine oil leak

rear silencer outer cover breaking off

Fail 18 Nov 2017 66,402 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front seat belt slow to fully return

engine oil leak

rear silencer outer cover breaking off

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,270 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,270 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,383 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 41,069 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 41,069 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 32,516 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 24,523 miles

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

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

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 NPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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