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AU59 UMW

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,999 mi
Last recorded84,999 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 UMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 84,999 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 71,310 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,154 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 59,153 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 52,855 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 45,350 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 39,638 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 39,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,213 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 31,010 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 31,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 23,012 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 19,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,006 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 12,867 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,202 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,119 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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AU59 UMW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red 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 AU59 UMW, 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 AU59 UMW registered?

AU59 UMW is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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