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AP09 LCA

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,060 mi
Last recorded200,060 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 LCA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 200,060 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 193,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 193,282 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 184,733 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 176,107 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 166,687 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 156,489 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 156,489 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 146,965 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 146,965 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 137,496 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 137,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 125,316 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 99,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 83,867 miles

Offside Front tyre tread on 4mm

Pass 21 Jul 2014 65,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 65,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 50,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 50,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,049 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 35,026 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)

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 LCA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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