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AV09 RBU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,032 mi
Last recorded123,032 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 RBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 123,032 miles

Rear Exhaust Box is corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 123,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 117,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 113,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at join/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system rear box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2023 113,365 miles

Fuel system component leaking possible diesel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at join/clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens is hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing slight white light (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust system rear box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2022 106,310 miles

exhaust system rear box outer casing heavily deteriorated

Fail 8 Dec 2022 106,308 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system rear box outer casing heavily deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2021 99,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 94,744 miles

exhaust rear box outer shell corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 94,744 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear box outer shell corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,280 miles

Offside Front play in top mount

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2018 74,620 miles

Engine management warning light on.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 64,861 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 46,862 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 30 May 2014 39,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 32,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs slightly lipped

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 25,755 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 RBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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