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AO59 VKE

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,525 mi
Last recorded68,525 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 VKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 68,525 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 68,525 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 64,262 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 62,344 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 57,179 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 54,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,440 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 48,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 43,463 miles

Rear bump stops perishing

Rear exhaust bracket very corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 38,516 miles

Offside Front tyre cut under 25 m

Pass 31 May 2016 33,602 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 28,435 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 23,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 22,426 miles

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 9 Oct 2013 22,425 miles

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

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

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 3 Oct 2012 17,549 miles

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)

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 VKE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,389cc 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 VKE, 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 VKE registered?

AO59 VKE is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is AO59 VKE safe to buy?

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