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AU09 UVW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,987 mi
Last recorded94,987 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 UVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 94,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 94,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,863 miles

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

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter small clip end loose

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge and outer sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 18 Jan 2018 79,553 miles

Nearside Front outer cv gaitor small clip end omitting slight grease

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking

oil leak advise clean and repair

Fail 18 Jan 2018 79,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front outer cv gaitor small clip end omitting slight grease

Offside Rear tyre surface cracking

oil leak advise clean and repair

Pass 19 Jan 2017 71,794 miles

Front tyres getting low on tread (2.5mm-3.0mm)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 66,352 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft gaiter clip missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 66,352 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft gaiter clip missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 60,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r shock absorber protection cover dropped (top mounting deteriorated)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r shock absorber protection cover dropped (top mounting deteriorated)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 49,331 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 38,449 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 23 Jan 2012 20,267 miles

both rear tyres getting low on outer edges

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 UVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UVW, 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 UVW registered?

AU09 UVW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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