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AV09 ESU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,318 mi
Last recorded129,318 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 129,318 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 124,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced few spots and items corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 122,079 miles

Both rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 16 Aug 2024 122,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear shock absorbers starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2023 117,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Passenger front door appears to have damage affecting the opening and closing but appears secure at time of test

Fail 31 Aug 2023 117,659 miles

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 115,095 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 112,579 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 109,548 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 105,579 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,656 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,656 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,276 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 80,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear shock cover/bump stop split and deteriorated.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on edges and starting to perish. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear shock cover/bump stop split and deteriorated.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 72,402 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox control unit loose and insecure.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r shock cover/bump stop dropped and broken away.

o/s/f tyre has cuts but not to ply or cords. tyre is also worn on edges.

o/s/r shock cover/bump stop deteroirated.

o/s/r tyre has cuts but not to ply or cords.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 72,402 miles

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

gearbox control unit loose and insecure.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

n/s/r shock cover/bump stop dropped and broken away.

o/s/f tyre has cuts but not to ply or cords. tyre is also worn on edges.

o/s/r shock cover/bump stop deteroirated.

o/s/r tyre has cuts but not to ply or cords.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,816 miles

gearbox control unit loose

Pass 23 Mar 2013 57,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,452 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 ESU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 ESU, 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 ESU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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