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AU59 WVJ

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Blue Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

62,249 mi
Last recorded62,249 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 WVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 62,249 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 54,381 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 48,225 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

PCV pipes burst

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 48,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

PCV pipes burst

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 42,758 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 38,613 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 38,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,382 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 36,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 33,557 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 33,557 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 28,303 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 23,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil level low (top up)

Fail 5 Sep 2018 23,130 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low (top up)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 16,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2016 7,047 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 7,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 5,383 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 5,383 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 5,052 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 4,619 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 4,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 2,912 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 WVJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Blue with a 1,229cc 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 WVJ, 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 WVJ registered?

AU59 WVJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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