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AV09 DXC

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,217 mi
Last recorded141,217 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 DXC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 141,217 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

rear silencer corroding

Fail 29 May 2020 141,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components.

rear silencer corroding

Pass 19 Jun 2019 133,729 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 133,729 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 7 Jul 2018 126,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test engine cover fitted obscuring some components. ()

rear silencer corroding.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 126,128 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test engine cover fitted obscuring some components. ()

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

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 5 Jul 2017 115,881 miles

Rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Fail 5 Jul 2017 115,881 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded through outer skin

Pass 9 Jul 2016 103,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear silencer corroding.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 89,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear silencer corroding.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 76,604 miles

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Fail 5 Jul 2014 76,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 60,958 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 60,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,040 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,967 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,967 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)

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

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)

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

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

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 DXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV09 DXC, 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 DXC is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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