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AU59 WVM

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Gold Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

120,482 mi
Last recorded120,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 WVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 120,482 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 113,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 113,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 104,668 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,505 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 95,505 miles

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 90,211 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 90,206 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 86,426 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 86,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 80,039 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 66,152 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2018 66,136 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 56,612 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 bulbs show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear damage to nsr wheel arch

coolent level low

engine breather pipe split

Fail 4 Nov 2017 56,612 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 bulbs show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear damage to nsr wheel arch

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolent level low

engine breather pipe split

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,586 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 41,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 31,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,001 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 25,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,537 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 19,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 15,083 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre sidewall in poor condition

slight front brake judder

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 WVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Gold with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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