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AP09 HBL

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,845 mi
Last recorded89,845 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,845 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 85,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,271 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 78,721 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 78,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 75,762 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 72,794 miles

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

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

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

wipers a bit juddery

Pass 15 May 2019 69,125 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall perishing noted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive block / sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 66,364 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 66,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2017 59,700 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 9 May 2016 52,336 miles

rear tyre side walls are cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 45,977 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 34,690 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 24,104 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 24,104 miles

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

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 HBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HBL, 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 HBL is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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