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AU59 WKS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,320 mi
Last recorded119,320 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 WKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 119,320 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2026 119,320 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 115,528 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 115,524 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 111,663 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 111,661 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,419 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 107,951 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 107,951 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 103,433 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 103,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 100,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 93,359 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 93,354 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES AND SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,554 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 83,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 73,258 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 73,258 miles

coil spring broken BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 62,237 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 50,766 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,875 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,876 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 WKS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU59 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

AU59 WKS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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