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AP09 HBG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,808 mi
Last recorded51,808 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 38,160 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 34,294 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,357 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 27,425 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 25,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt returning slowly

Offside Front seat belt returning slowly

Fail 29 Feb 2020 25,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt returning slowly

Offside Front seat belt returning slowly

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 22,606 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 22,606 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 19,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 17,647 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,233 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 14,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,037 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all four tyres perished.

Pass 7 Apr 2014 11,205 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 9,248 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 9 Apr 2013 9,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2012 7,226 miles

o/s/f wiper blade 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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AP09 HBG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP09 HBG, 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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AP09 HBG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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