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AU59 WZH

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,523 mi
Last recorded57,523 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 WZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 57,523 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge (195/55/16)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 57,523 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Near side front tyre worn on inner edge (195/55/16)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 46,031 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 45,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front brake discs corroded

n/s accident damage

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

o/s headlamp image becoming poor

slight lift in front struts

Fail 20 Dec 2024 45,133 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front brake discs corroded

n/s accident damage

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

o/s headlamp image becoming poor

slight lift in front struts

Pass 21 Dec 2023 43,350 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven with cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s accident damage

Fail 22 Nov 2023 43,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. incorrect size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tears in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven with cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

handbrake efficiency poor

headlamp images poor

n/s accident damage

n/s/f steel wheel fitted(other wheels alloys)

Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,434 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 41,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 40,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated + play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,713 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

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Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 24,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 24,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 17,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2015 17,417 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 15,012 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 15,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 9,878 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 WZH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WZH, 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 WZH registered?

AU59 WZH is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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