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AP09 VZU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,760 mi
Last recorded93,760 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 VZU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 93,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 84,189 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 84,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

fuel pipes wet on joints

Pass 1 Jul 2022 72,726 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 72,726 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,432 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,791 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,770 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,974 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 21,879 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 20,693 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 15,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 15,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,613 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 VZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU registered?

AP09 VZU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is AP09 VZU safe to buy?

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