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AU09 TJY

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,607 mi
Last recorded55,607 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 TJY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 55,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 16 Feb 2026 55,606 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 17 Feb 2025 53,372 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock dust covers detached

Pass 12 Feb 2024 51,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Fail 12 Feb 2024 51,122 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 14 Feb 2023 48,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 45,765 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 21 Feb 2022 45,763 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 43,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 42,923 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,735 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,625 miles

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

battery low on starting power

Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,505 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 23,747 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 19,048 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 14,828 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 10,750 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 TJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TJY, 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 AU09 TJY registered?

AU09 TJY is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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