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AU09 TCO

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,033 mi
Last recorded97,033 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TCO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 97,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 77,891 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil .no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 77,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine damp with oil .no drips (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 72,454 miles

All four tyres are perished / cracking / slightly damaged

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play / knock in the steering system / front track rod ends

Slight play / wear in the front suspension top mounts on both sides

Fail 16 Nov 2021 72,445 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

All four tyres are perished / cracking / slightly damaged

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight play / knock in the steering system / front track rod ends

Slight play / wear in the front suspension top mounts on both sides

Pass 29 Oct 2020 69,128 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 66,528 miles

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

Front Upper top suspension mounts worn

Lower steering u/j worn

Rear exhaust corroded

fuel filter damp

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both sides front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both sides front brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 58,991 miles

rear silencer outer skin has corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,182 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,606 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,671 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 42,062 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,804 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,569 miles

slight obstuction of rear number plate by towbar

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 TCO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AU09 TCO, 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 TCO is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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