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AU09 TCJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,616 mi
Last recorded153,616 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 153,616 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 153,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 146,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 146,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 140,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 131,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 131,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 124,570 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear exhaust very rusted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,662 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2020 110,662 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,969 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 99,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 92,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 87,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 67,753 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 57,622 miles

Both front discs are corroded

Both rear shock cover have fallen apart

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,642 miles

both rear bump stops fallen apart

Pass 28 Feb 2012 39,722 miles

rear bump stops fallen apart (2) tailbox rusted & falling apart

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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AU09 TCJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AU09 TCJ, 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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AU09 TCJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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