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AV09 EFS

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 EFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 87,971 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,468 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 74,396 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 65,804 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,074 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 55,127 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,724 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right hand disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2020 51,724 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened left and right hand disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 45,835 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 45,835 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. N//S/F - 185/70/14 & O/S/F - 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 35,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides also badly cracking on sidewalls but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 25,961 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides also badly cracking on sidewalls but no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 21,876 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 21,876 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,810 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 15,385 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 15,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 12,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 12,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 10,112 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 EFS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EFS, 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 EFS is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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