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AO59 OYU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,044 mi
Last recorded55,044 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 OYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shocks corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 54,251 miles

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

Rear Shocks corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2023 53,404 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 51,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 50,848 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,166 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box inlet pipe corroded and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 49,431 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded blowinginlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 47,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,163 miles

osr tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2016 37,125 miles

Front both front indicators starting to show white

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front windscreen has a chip in it

Rear exhaust has minor leak of gases

Pass 30 Nov 2015 32,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 24,612 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,467 miles

rear wiper arm missing

top breathers split

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 OYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OYU, 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 OYU registered?

AO59 OYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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