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AP09 VXT

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,490 mi
Last recorded80,490 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 VXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 80,490 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2024 77,214 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 77,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2023 73,449 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2022 64,285 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 64,281 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 56,694 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 56,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 54,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 52,013 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 50,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 47,473 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 44,164 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,020 miles

no smoke detected on emissions test

Pass 21 Jan 2013 26,647 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 26,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,219 miles

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

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 VXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VXT, 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 VXT registered?

AP09 VXT is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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