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AV09 RDX

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,274 mi
Last recorded107,274 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 RDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 107,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow retracting but retracts with assistance

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 97,314 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front seatbelt slow retracting but retracts with assistance

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 91,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

drivers seat belt not retracting fully

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items hanging from interior mirror. ()

Offside Front Seat belt will not fully retract.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 88,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Battery light is on.

Discs are corroded.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 85,326 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 85,326 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,292 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 78,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 73,600 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 73,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,832 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 69,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,567 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 51,801 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 48,943 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 48,943 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 39,675 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 26,331 miles

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

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

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 RDX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RDX, 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 RDX is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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