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AV09 AYS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,490 mi
Last recorded113,490 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 AYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 113,490 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 113,490 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 105,508 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 100,354 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 100,350 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 90,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 90,093 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyreswearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,045 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,362 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,188 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust box 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 70,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 70,053 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,753 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 51,930 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 35,309 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 27,370 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 27,370 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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AV09 AYS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV09 AYS, 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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AV09 AYS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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