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AP09 HBH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,944 mi
Last recorded61,944 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 61,944 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 61,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow on rear exhaust section

Pass 31 Jul 2018 54,005 miles

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

o/s rear tyre near legal limits

Fail 28 Jul 2018 53,959 miles

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

n/s rear tyre at legal limits

o/s rear tyre near legal limits

Pass 2 Aug 2017 46,766 miles

Offside front tyre near legal limits and is worn on edges.

Pass 2 Aug 2016 39,965 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 39,965 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nsf and osf (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 33,742 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 33,543 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 26,019 miles

Front brake pads worn to legal limits.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 20,511 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,911 miles

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

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 HBH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HBH, 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 AP09 HBH registered?

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

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