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AV09 NKG

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,979 mi
Last recorded90,979 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 90,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 82,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge and down to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front play in suspension strut top mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and down to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in suspension strut top mounting

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 71,304 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber leaking oil

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread and under inflated

slight play in both front suspension struts top mounts

Pass 1 Oct 2022 62,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 62,483 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 60,466 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 60,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES, wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,290 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 55,378 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 52,822 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 52,822 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 8 May 2017 49,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,931 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 42,674 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 42,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres are starting to crack and split

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,998 miles

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

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,768 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 33,768 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side front wiper blade is smearing front screen slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 26,754 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 NKG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel 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 NKG, 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 AV09 NKG registered?

AV09 NKG is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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