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AU09 TLJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,992 mi
Last recorded49,992 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 49,992 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 49,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 43,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,403 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 41,357 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 38,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 36,770 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 36,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 33,978 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 30,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 27,916 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 27,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,886 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 24,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s/f wiper smearing

Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,034 miles

nsf tyre 2.5mm worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,994 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 8,120 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 TLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

AU09 TLJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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