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AU59 WVG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,515 mi
Last recorded144,515 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 144,515 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 135,441 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 135,441 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 123,408 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,768 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 114,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,250 miles

bonnet safety catch seized adv attention

front brake pads wearing low / brake discs corroded on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges / cuts in tread / adv to replace 195 / 55 / 16

slight blow on rear ex joint

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 27 Oct 2016 105,250 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a/r/bar link arm ball joint gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre two (2) deep cuts in tread to cords 195 / 55 / 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shocker leaking (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

advise to replace o/s/r shocker

bonnet safety catch seized adv attention

both rear shocker bump stops deteriorated / advise to replace

engine oil level low / topped up 2.lts

front brake pads wearing low / brake discs corroded on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on both edges / cuts in tread / adv to replace 195 / 55 / 16

slight blow on rear ex joint

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2015 87,077 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 87,061 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,089 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 63,486 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/starting to perish

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,232 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 WVG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,229cc 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 AU59 WVG, 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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AU59 WVG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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