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AU09 TEJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,454 mi
Last recorded107,454 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TEJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 84,401 miles

OIL LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF ENGINE

Offside Front TOP SHOCK MOUNT HAS PLAY

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,399 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

OIL LEAK FROM BOTTOM OF ENGINE

Offside Front TOP SHOCK MOUNT HAS PLAY

Pass 8 Apr 2019 80,559 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 80,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,794 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 67,794 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 62,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 54,668 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 54,668 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,932 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 46,932 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,822 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,217 miles

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 TEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TEJ, 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 TEJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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